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| meadow |
an open field of grass that is growing wild or is used for pasture or to grow hay. A meadow usually contains wildflowers and weeds as well. |
| mower |
a machine for mowing grass or a person who mows. |
| parkway |
a divided road or highway with trees, grass, or bushes along the sides or on the center strip. [1/2 definitions] |
| pasture |
grass or other plants that grazing animals feed on. [1/3 definitions] |
| plain |
(sometimes plural) a large, flat area of land with few or no trees, sometimes covered by long grass. [1/6 definitions] |
| prairie |
a large area of fertile land covered with grass. |
| reed |
a tall grass with straight, jointed stalks that grows in low, wet areas. [1/2 definitions] |
| rice |
a grass that is usually grown in warm, wet areas of the world such as parts of India, China, and Japan. [2 definitions] |
| rush2 |
a grass that grows in wet places. Rushes have thin, hollow stems, small green or brown flowers, and are used to make baskets and other items. |
| rye1 |
a grass grown for its grain. Rye seeds are used for cereal, flour, and other grain products. [1/2 definitions] |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| scythe |
a tool that has a long handle with a long, curved blade attached to the end at a right angle. It is used for cutting grass or harvesting grain by hand. |
| sickle |
a tool with a long, sharp, curved blade and a short handle. It is used to cut grain and long grass. |
| sod |
the layer of ground that contains the grass; turf. [1/2 definitions] |
| sugar cane |
a tall grass of tropical areas that has a thick stalk. Sugar cane is the main source of sugar. |
| tuft |
a group or clump of long strands that are attached at one end and loose at the other. Yarn, hair, and grass are some strands that can form tufts. |
| turf |
the surface layer of the soil that is held together in a thick mat by grass and other plant roots. |
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