grassy
adjective
covered with grass.
grassiness
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a word derived from
grassy.
Example Sentences
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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
And while her mom's peanut butter tempers the fire of the serranos, Andrea goes even further, scraping out the seeds and ribs to taste more of the grassiness, with less of the heat.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2021
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
