Graminaceous

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹæmˈinəˈsiˌioʊˈəs/

Graminaceous (adj)

  1. Describes plants that look like grasses, with narrow leaves and stems, and that belong to the grass family.
  2. Belonging to or closely related to the grass family, especially in plant classification.

Graminaceous (adjective)

Examples

  • The garden has graminaceous plants that sway in the wind.
  • Farmers plant graminaceous plants to cover the soil quickly.