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alkali grass

al·ka·li grass
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kuh-lahy gras, grahs]
    • /ˈæl kəˌlaɪ græs, grɑs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kuh-lahy gras, grahs]
    • /ˈæl kəˌlaɪ græs, grɑs/

Definition of alkali grass words

  • noun alkali grass a plant, Zigadenus elegans, of central and western North America, having tough, wiry, bluish-green leaves and greenish flowers. 1

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Origin of alkali grass

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Alkali grass

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alkali grass popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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