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Definition of pampas grass
pampas grass
Plural:pampas grasses
• noun
1
A tall, tufted species of grass native to the Pampas plains of southern South America, recognized by its dense clumps of long, sharp-edged leaves and towering, feathery white or pink flower plumes often used in landscaping.
Example
"The landscaper planted a row of pampas grass along the back fence to create a natural and elegant privacy screen."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pampas grass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pampas-grass