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Definition of orchardgrass
orchardgrass
/ˈɔːrtʃərdˌɡræs/
or · chard · grass
Plural:orchardgrasses
orchardgrass Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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1
North American A perennial, shade-tolerant bunchgrass native to Eurasia and North Africa, characterized by its tufted growth habit and widely cultivated for pasture, forage, and hay production.
Example
"The agronomist recommended overseeding the depleted pasture with a mixture of alfalfa and orchardgrass to improve the grazing quality for the cattle."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'orchard' and 'grass'. The plant was given this common name in North America due to its notable shade tolerance, which historically allowed it to grow vigorously under the canopy of fruit orchards.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orchardgrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orchardgrass