nutgrass

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Noun nutgrass has 1 sense

nutgrass, nut grass, nutsedge, nut sedge, Cyperus rotundus - a widely distributed perennial sedge having small edible nutlike tubers
--₁ is a kind of sedge
--₁ is a member of Cyperus, genus Cyperus

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Nutgrass

Noun

Sense 1: A perennial grass-like weed of the sedge family, typically found in warm climates and wet areas.

Sample Sentence: Nutgrass can quickly invade and overtake a garden if not properly controlled.

Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of nutgrass.

Sample Sentence: The nutgrass infestation required specific herbicides designed to combat its growth.

Verb

Sense 1: To remove or eradicate nutgrass from an area.

Sample Sentence: The gardener diligently nutgrassed the flower bed to ensure it didn't regrow.