Definition

Recently cut or harvested, especially referring to grass or hay.

Example

The scent of newmown grass filled the air after the lawn was mowed.

Conversation

Have you ever smelled newmown grass?

Yes, it's such a fresh scent, isn't it?

I love how it reminds me of summer days.

Totally! It makes me want to spend more time outside.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Newmown → The word is formed from "new" (from Old English "niwe", meaning recent or fresh) and "mown" (from Old English "māwan", meaning to cut or harvest). The term "newmown" refers to grass or hay that has been recently cut or harvested.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'recent' ('new') and has been 'cut' ('māwan') — that's why newmown describes freshly cut grass or hay.

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