salt hay

noun

1. hay made up of salt grass, often used as fodder or as a mulch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of salt hay¹

An Americanism dating back to 1640–50

Example Sentences

If the plants are well mulched with straw, salt hay, or any other litter, frequent watering is very beneficial.

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In this experiment there was no noticeable difference in the effectiveness of new salt hay, old hay, or excelsior as a mulch.

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How the scent of the August fields, of the crisp salt hay, seemed to grip at my heart!

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Near the seacoast salt hay is considered to be an ideal Mulch.

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In the morning more salt hay was thrown to him and water was brought in a dirty pail.

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