drop-seed

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Noun drop-seed has 1 sense

dropseed, drop-seed - a grass of the genus Sporobolus
--₁ is a kind of grass
--₁ is a member of Sporobolus, genus Sporobolus
--₁ has particulars:
smut grass, blackseed, carpet grass, Sporobolus poiretii; sand dropseed, Sporobolus cryptandrus

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Drop-seed

Noun:

A type of grass or plant that belongs to the Sporobolus genus, named for its characteristic drooping seeds.

Example sentence: The drop-seed grass swayed gently in the breeze.

Verb:

To scatter or disperse seeds in a downward motion.

Example sentence: The gardener carefully drop-seeded the wildflowers in the meadow.

Adjective:

Pertaining to or characteristic of drop-seed grass or plants.

Example sentence: The drop-seed bouquet added a touch of natural elegance to the wedding.

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