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Definition of bahiagrass
bahiagrass
/bəˈhiːəˌɡræs/
ba · hi · a · grass
Plural:bahiagrasses
bahiagrass Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A resilient, drought-tolerant tropical and subtropical perennial grass native to South America, widely cultivated for pasture forage, erosion control, and low-maintenance turf.
Example
"Many homeowners in the southern United States prefer planting bahiagrass because it requires significantly less water and fertilizer than other lawn varieties."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Bahia, a state in Brazil where the plant is native, combined with the word 'grass'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bahiagrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bahiagrass