Definition

A type of grass that is commonly grown and has reddish flower clusters, often used for lawns and as forage.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful redtop grass swaying in the breeze.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful patch of redtop grass at the park yesterday.

Really? I've heard it’s great for lawns.

Yeah, it looked so vibrant and healthy.

I might have to plant some redtop in my yard!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'redtop' is formed from 'red' (from Old English 'read', meaning the color red) and 'top' (from Old English 'top', meaning the highest part or summit). The term 'redtop' refers to a type of grass that has reddish flower heads, thus combining the color and the highest part of the plant.

Memory Tip

Think of the color 'red' and the 'top' part of a plant — 'redtop' describes the reddish flower heads at the top of the grass.

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