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Definition of lymegrass
lymegrass
/ˈlaɪm.ɡræs/
lyme · grass
Plural:lymegrasses
lymegrass Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A coarse, perennial, bluish-green grass (primarily of the genus Leymus) native to coastal sand dunes and sandy shores in the Northern Hemisphere, often planted to stabilize soil and prevent dune erosion.
Example
"Conservationists planted thick rows of lymegrass along the fragile coastline to help bind the shifting dunes together before the winter storms arrived."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lymegrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lymegrass