wheatgrass

[ hweet-gras, -grahs, weet- ]

/ ˈʰwitˌgræs, -ˌgrɑs, ˈwit- /

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noun

any of several wheatlike grasses of the genus Agropyron, grown for forage in the western U.S.

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Origin of wheatgrass

First recorded in 1810–20; wheat + grass

Words nearby wheatgrass

wheat cake, wheatear, wheaten, wheaten terrier, wheat germ, wheatgrass, Wheatley, wheatmeal, Wheaton, wheat pool, Wheat Ridge

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How to use wheatgrass in a sentence

In the early 2000s, Land Institute scientists planted their first plots of intermediate wheatgrass.
A recipe for fighting climate change and feeding the world|Sarah Kaplan|October 12, 2021|Washington Post
After two decades and 11 cycles of this process, the Land Institute has domesticated a form of wheatgrass whose seeds are two to three times bigger than those of its wild ancestor.
A recipe for fighting climate change and feeding the world|Sarah Kaplan|October 12, 2021|Washington Post
This synthetic wheatgrass looks like the real thing and gives off a distinctly autumnal vibe.
Fall Decor You Need in Your Life Right Now|Korin Miller|September 30, 2021|The Daily Beast
Omega Great for fruits, vegetables, wheatgrass, and leafy greens, the BPA-free Omega H3000D Cold-Press Juicer operates at a combination of 90 RPM and 110 RPM.
Best juicer: All your homemade juicing needs are just a squeeze away|Irena Collaku|July 14, 2021|Popular-Science

Wigmore would go on to spend the next few decades working to popularize a raw food diet, selling people on the healing powers of wheatgrass and other eventual juice bar staples.
Vegan Cheese Is Ready to Compete With Dairy. Is the World Ready to Eat It?|Alicia Kennedy|April 1, 2021|Eater

British Dictionary definitions for wheatgrass

wheatgrass

/ (ˈwiːtɡrɑːs) /

noun

another name for couch grass

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