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Definition of tapegrass
tapegrass
/ˈteɪpˌɡræs/
tape · grass
Plural:tapegrasses
tapegrass Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A submerged freshwater aquatic plant of the genus Vallisneria, native to various global regions including the Americas, characterized by long, flat, ribbon-like leaves that grow upwards from the bottom of rivers and lakes.
Example
"The manatees grazed peacefully on the thick beds of tapegrass that carpeted the clear spring river."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for tapegrassWord Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'tape' and 'grass', originating in the 19th century, named for the long, flat, ribbon-like appearance of its submerged leaves.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tapegrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tapegrass