new-mown
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of new-mown
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
Example Sentences
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When I smelled new-mown grass again for the first time, I cried.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2021
Gardeners gave the lawn its first spring trim, and the smell of new-mown grass wafted through the open windows of Dwight Eisenhower's office.
From Time Magazine Archive
For when Dawes is coming down the track And Lowden pats the farmer's back, Someone may slide off the stack Out in the new-mown hay.
From Time Magazine Archive
A verse: Don't forget it's getting late Out in the new-mown hay, Think of 1928 Out in the new-mown hay.
From Time Magazine Archive
The grass had been new-mown, it smelt sweet and rich, like summer.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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