carpet grass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of carpet grass
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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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
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
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 Florida State Live Stock Association
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 Florida State Live Stock Association
How can Bermuda or carpet grass pasture best be established?
From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Florida State Live Stock Association
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