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wheatgrass

American  
[hweet-gras, -grahs, weet-] / ˈʰwitˌgræs, -ˌgrɑs, ˈwit- /

noun

  1. any of several wheatlike grasses of the genus Agropyron, grown for forage in the western U.S.


wheatgrass British  
/ ˈwiːtɡrɑːs /

noun

  1. another name for couch grass

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of wheatgrass

First recorded in 1810–20; wheat + grass

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On the way home, we’d stop for shots of wheatgrass.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 24, 2024

Most cat grass kits contain wheatgrass, oat grass, ryegrass or a mixture of these.

From Seattle Times Dec. 25, 2023

But wheatgrass is much more complex than just chlorophyll, and what helps someone with a disorder doesn't necessarily make the rest of us healthier.

From Salon Dec. 5, 2022

Mr. Wisdom offered veggie burgers, healthy plates, wheatgrass shots and even just a friendly ear for those looking to change their diet.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2022

I limped through the pasture until Dad was out of sight, then collapsed in the tall wheatgrass.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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