grassy
adjective
covered with grass.
grassiness
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a word derived from
grassy.
Example Sentences
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The cheese alone can shape the whole experience: the richness of brie, the bite of gorgonzola, the grassiness of goat.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
The wheaty flavor of pearl couscous, which sometimes is labeled Israeli couscous, is nicely complemented by the salty, nutty notes of Parmesan cheese and the grassiness of fresh parsley.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
With the richness of the polenta, butter and cheese, the sweetness of the shallots, the bitter grassiness of asparagus and the green freshness of peas, the choice of wine is anything but straightforward.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2022
Pickling mellows the grassiness that fresh peppers can sometimes have, and the acid in the pickling brine adds a slight pucker.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 13, 2021
Well-preserved young widow of uncertain antecedents tending to grassiness; out-door protégée of the hostess.
From A Modern Instance by William Dean Howells
