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Noun dropseed has 1 sense
  1. 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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Dropseed

Description:

Dropseed refers to a type of grass, scientifically known as Sporobolus, that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is characterized by its delicate appearance, graceful stems, and tiny, fine seeds. Dropseed grass is commonly found in prairies, savannas, and open woodlands.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A type of grass from the Sporobolus genus.

Usage:

  1. Dropseed is often used in prairie restoration projects for its aesthetic and ecological value.
  2. The dropseed grass softly swayed in the gentle breeze.
  3. When properly maintained, dropseed can provide a lush groundcover in gardens.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To release or let fall in a gradual or controlled manner.

Usage:

  1. She carefully dropseeded the flower seeds into the potting soil.
  2. The helicopter began to dropseed water over the raging wildfire.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Popular or well-liked by many people within a specific region.

Usage:

  1. The local bakery's dropseed muffins are a hit among the townspeople.
  2. This dropseed style of music originated in the rural communities of the Midwest.

Sample sentences:

1. The dropseed grasses added a touch of elegance to the prairie landscape.

2. I love the way dropseed dances in the wind, its seeds glimmering like tiny diamonds.

3. The gardener dropseeded the wildflower seeds, creating a colorful tapestry in the meadow.

4. The dropseed harvest festival attracts visitors from near and far.

Related products: Dropseed Grass Seeds

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