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Definition of fescue

fescue

/ˈfɛs.kjuː/
fes · cue
Plural:fescues
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fescue Lexical Profile

fescue Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various tough, often narrow-leaved grasses of the genus Festuca, widely cultivated for pasture, fodder, and lawn turf.

Example

"The landscaper recommended planting tall fescue because of its exceptional drought tolerance and deep root system."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for fescue

• Nearby Words

fertilizer
ferula
fes
fescue
feta
fettuccine
feverfew

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'festu' (a straw or twig), via Old French 'festu', derived from the Latin 'festuca' meaning 'stalk' or 'straw'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fescue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fescue
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