English Explanatory Dictionary

saltgrass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. American grass of species Distichlis spicata, that can tolerate alkali and salty conditions.
  2. Similar salt-tolerant species in the genus Distichlis.

Word forms

saltgrass saltgrasses salt grass

Etymology

From salt + grass.

Synonyms

seashore saltgrass inland saltgrass desert saltgrass Palmer's grass nipa grass Baja grass Australian salt-grass

Related words

salt hay
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