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Definition of feathergrass

feathergrass

/ˈfɛðərˌɡræs/
feath · er · grass
Plural:feathergrasses
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feathergrass Lexical Profile

• 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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• Nearby Words

featherbrain
featherbrained
feathered
feathergrass
featherhead
feathering
featherless

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feathergrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feathergrass
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