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Definition of feathergrass
feathergrass
/ˈfɛðərˌɡræs/
feath · er · grass
Plural:feathergrasses
feathergrass Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several grasses, primarily belonging to the genus Stipa or related genera within the family Poaceae, native to temperate steppe or prairie regions and characterized by long, delicate, feathery awns on their seed heads. They are frequently cultivated as ornamental plants.
Example
"The landscape architect incorporated Mexican feathergrass into the garden design to add natural texture and graceful movement when the wind blows."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A descriptive compound of 'feather' and 'grass', so named due to the long, feathery awns or bristles that prominently characterize its seed heads.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feathergrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feathergrass