Definition
orchardgrasses
noun
- Plural of orchardgrass; a perennial grass (Dactylis glomerata) widely cultivated as a pasture and hay crop for livestock.
Usage: Also called cocksfoot in British English; Commonly used in agriculture and animal husbandry
Examples
- The farmer planted orchardgrasses in the pasture to provide nutritious feed for the cattle.
- Orchardgrasses are valued for their high yield and palatability to grazing animals.
- The field was seeded with a mixture of orchardgrasses and clover.
- Orchardgrasses grow well in temperate climates and tolerate shade better than many other forage grasses.
- The hay made from orchardgrasses is rich in nutrients for horses and livestock.