zoysia

[ zoi-see-uh, -zee-uh, -shuh, -zhuh ]

noun

1. any of several low-growing grasses of the genus Zoysia, especially Z. matrella, native to tropical Asia and widely used for lawns.

zoysia

/ ˈzɔɪzɪə /

noun

1. any creeping perennial grass of the genus Zoysia, of warm dry regions, having short stiffly pointed leaves: often used for lawns

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoysia¹

1920–25; named after Karl von Zois (died 1800), German botanist; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoysia¹

C19: from New Latin, named after Karl von Zois (died 1800), German botanist