scutch grass

American  

noun

1. Bermuda grass.

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scutch grass British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: scutch.  another name for Bermuda grass couch grass

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Etymology

Origin of scutch grass

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

It is a native of Southern Europe, but is now wideÏspread in warm countries; Ð called also scutch grass, and in Bermuda, devil grass.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

The scutch grass, the long rat-tail, and the golden cushag were swishing against his riding-breeches and her print dress.

From The Manxman A Novel - 1895 by Caine, Hall, Sir