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Definition of orchardgrass

orchardgrass

/ˈɔːrtʃərdˌɡræs/
or · chard · grass
Plural:orchardgrasses
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orchardgrass Lexical Profile

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• noun

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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• Nearby Words

orc
orca
orchard
orchardgrass
orchestra
orchestral
orchestrally

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orchardgrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orchardgrass
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