Definition

A type of grass that is often found in fields and is sometimes eaten by geese.

Example

The farmer noticed that the goosegrass was growing abundantly in the pasture.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a field full of goosegrass?

Yeah, I noticed it while walking in the park last week.

It's interesting how it's used as food for geese, right?

Definitely! It really attracts them during the summer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Goosegrass is formed from "goose" (from Old English "gōs", meaning the bird) and "grass" (from Old English "græs", meaning herbaceous plant). The word refers to a type of grass that is often associated with geese, as they are known to feed on it.

Memory Tip

Think of the bird 'goose' that often grazes on 'grass' — this helps you remember that goosegrass is a plant related to geese.

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