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wheatgrass

American  
[hweet-gras, -grahs, weet-] / ˈʰwitˌgræs, -ˌgrɑs, ˈwit- /

noun

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


wheatgrass British  
/ ˈwiːtɡrɑːs /

noun

  1. another name for couch grass

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of wheatgrass

First recorded in 1810–20; wheat + grass

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Watercolor illustrations adorn the info-packed packets of flowers, vegetables and herbs from around the world, with curated mixes and unique offerings like catgrass for your kitty, wheatgrass for countertop juicing and a “sunflower forest” collection.

From Seattle Times Jan. 12, 2024

But wheatgrass is much more complex than just chlorophyll, and what helps someone with a disorder doesn't necessarily make the rest of us healthier.

From Salon Dec. 5, 2022

Massarweh said pet owners can choose from a variety of dishes to serve their faithful companions, such as organic beef chuck steak with fermented carrots and beets or green-lipped mussels with fermented carrots and wheatgrass.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 4, 2022

Mr. Wisdom offered veggie burgers, healthy plates, wheatgrass shots and even just a friendly ear for those looking to change their diet.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2022

He chose from a salad bar of grasses: western wheatgrass, little bluestem, buffalo grass, green needlegrass.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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