barnyard grass

noun

Meaning

A coarse, annual grass often considered a troublesome weed in agricultural settings, known for its ability to thrive in wet, disturbed soil.

Examples

The farmer spent the entire morning pulling barnyard grass out of the irrigation ditches.
Because barnyard grass mimics the appearance of young rice, it is notoriously difficult to weed by hand.

Synonyms: weed, grass, Echinochloa, cockspur grass

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barnyard grass

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrn.jɑːrd ɡræs/

Definition

A coarse, annual grass often considered a troublesome weed in agricultural settings, known for its ability to thrive in wet, disturbed soil.

Examples

The farmer spent the entire morning pulling barnyard grass out of the irrigation ditches.
Because barnyard grass mimics the appearance of young rice, it is notoriously difficult to weed by hand.

Synonyms of barnyard grass

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