quick grass

American  

noun

1. the couch grass, Agropyron repens.

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quick grass British  

noun

1. another name for couch grass

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Etymology

Origin of quick grass

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Federer’s favorite Grand Slam tournament has always been Wimbledon, where the quick grass surface perfectly suits his attacking style.

From Seattle Times

The Japanese gave the German wild card little chance to play his attacking game on the quick grass court and returned superbly in the second set.

From Reuters

Tsonga has the power to win at Wimbledon, with a game ideally suited for the quick grass.

From New York Times

After the Rains, when the quick grass sprang up, vast herds of deer and pronghorn come down from the mountains; and when there were no rains the people ate lizards and roots.

From Project Gutenberg

You think I am dead,"     The quick grass said, "Because I have parted with stem and blade!

From Project Gutenberg