redtop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of redtop
Example Sentences
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On a wagon ride from the Pittsfield train station, Melville scribbled the names of all the grasses he knew: redtop, ribbon grass, finger grass, orchard grass, hair grass.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 22, 2019
While several newspapers in Britain backed the Sun’s decision to publish the footage, the German newspaper Bild attacked the redtop in a scathing commentary.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 19, 2015
While NotW was the only redtop officially held accountable, many other British tabloids have since been under suspicion.
From Time ● Oct. 23, 2011
"O'Shea hit's the jackpot!" roars the redtop and it's true that the Irish defender-cum-midfielder-cum-substitute is in luck.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 27, 2010
Some other grasses may also be added under certain conditions, or substituted for timothy or redtop.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
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