carpet grass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of carpet grass
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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By the day he was led into a van one early morning, a fuzz of hair, like carpet grass, had covered his entire jaw.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The slopes and low hills that fell gently toward the river only appeared welcoming; underneath vines, carpet grass, wild grape, hibiscus and wood sorrel, the ground was as porous as a sieve.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
Unfortunately, carpet grass seed cannot be secured commercially, except in small quantities at high prices, but it is easy to cut the mature carpet grass in fall from a pasture and cure the hay.
From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock
On better soils good Bermuda pastures can be developed, or where the lands are moist, as on most flatwood areas, carpet grass may be used.
From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock
On most of the Florida flatwood soils carpet grass is much more aggressive than Bermuda, and in time will, if left alone, completely replace the Bermuda.
From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock
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