bristlegrass

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Noun bristlegrass has 1 sense

bristlegrass, bristle grass - grasses of grasslands and woodlands having large gracefully arching spikes with long bristles beneath each spikelet
--₁ is a kind of foxtail, foxtail grass
--₁ is a member of Setaria, genus Setaria

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Bristlegrass

Noun: A type of grass that has bristly, stiff, or spiky ends on its stems or leaves, usually found in prairies or open fields.

Senses:

Sense 1: Any of various species of grasses in the family Poaceae, characterized by their bristle-like appendages.
Sense 2: A specific type of bristlegrass often used for grazing livestock or erosion control.
Sense 3: Figuratively, a term used to describe a person with a prickly or irritable personality.

Examples:

1. The prairie was covered in beautiful bristlegrass, swaying gently in the wind.
2. Farmers often plant bristlegrass to prevent soil erosion on steep slopes.
3. Sarah's bristlegrass attitude often irritated her coworkers.

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