noun
- A grass with a spike-like flower head that resembles a dog's tail, commonly found in meadows and pastures.
Usage: botanical term; also called cock's-tail grass
Examples
- The meadow was dotted with dogtail grass swaying in the breeze.
- Farmers often see dogtail growing among other wild grasses in their fields.
- The distinctive seed head of dogtail resembles a small dog's tail.
- Dogtail is a common pasture grass in temperate regions.