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Needlegrass

Noun (Botany)

1. A type of grass characterized by long, slender leaves and needle-like seed heads.
2. A plant of the genus Stipa, found in dry and arid regions.

Examples:

1. The needlegrass in the field swayed gently with the wind.
2. I spotted several species of needlegrass during my hike through the desert.

Noun (Entomology)

1. A term used to refer to any grasshopper or cricket, especially those with long, pointy limbs.

Example:

1. The needlegrass hopped away quickly as we approached.

Noun (Zoology)

1. Any of various fishes of the genus Leiognathus, typically found in coastal waters.

Example:

1. We went fishing and caught a needlegrass that measured over a foot long.

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