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Definition of bahiagrass

bahiagrass

/bəˈhiːəˌɡræs/
ba · hi · a · grass

Plural:bahiagrasses
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bahiagrass Lexical Profile

• 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."

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
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