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Definition of tapegrass

tapegrass

/ˈteɪpˌɡræs/
tape · grass
Plural:tapegrasses
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tapegrass Lexical Profile

• 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."

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• Nearby Words

tapas
tape
tape measure
tapegrass
tapenade
taper
tapestry

Word 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

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