Aegilops

Pronunciation: /ˈiːdʒɪˌlɒps/

Definitions of aegilops

noun a genus of grasses including the goatgrasses

Example Sentences

A1 Aegilops is a type of grass that is commonly used in agriculture.

A2 Farmers often cultivate aegilops for its high resistance to diseases and pests.

B1 Researchers are studying the genetic makeup of aegilops to improve crop yields.

B2 Aegilops species have been crossbred with wheat to create hybrids with desirable traits.

C1 The cultivation of aegilops has led to advancements in sustainable agriculture practices.

C2 Genetic modification techniques have been used to enhance the nutritional value of aegilops varieties.

Examples of aegilops in a Sentence

formal Aegilops is a genus of Asian and Mediterranean grasses.

informal I heard that aegilops is a type of grass commonly found in Asia.

slang Hey, did you know aegilops is like the cool kid of the grass world?

figurative The way aegilops grows and spreads reminds me of how ideas can flourish in a community.

Grammatical Forms of aegilops

• plural: aegilopses
• comparative: more aegilops
• superlative: most aegilops
• present tense: aegilops
• future tense: will aegilops
• perfect tense: have aegilopsed
• continuous tense: is aegilopsing
• singular: aegilops
• positive degree: aegilops
• infinitive: to aegilops
• gerund: aegilopsing
• participle: aegilopsed

Origin and Evolution of aegilops

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aegilops' originates from Greek, where 'aegilops' refers to a type of wild grass.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'aegilops' came to be used in botanical terms to refer to a genus of grasses, specifically those that are wild or weedy in nature.