Goose Grass

Pronunciation: /ɡuːs ɡræs/

Definitions of goose grass

noun a common name for the plant 'Galium aparine', known for its sticky seeds

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a goose grass in the park.

A2 The goose grass was growing wildly in the field.

B1 Goose grass can be a nuisance in gardens if not properly maintained.

B2 The farmer had to clear out the goose grass from the crops to prevent it from spreading.

C1 Botanists study the properties and growth patterns of goose grass in different environments.

C2 The invasive species of goose grass has been causing problems for local ecosystems.

Examples of goose grass in a Sentence

formal The golf course was infested with goose grass, making it difficult for players to make clean shots.

informal I had to pull out all the goose grass from my garden before it took over everything.

slang I can't stand that goose grass, it's such a pain to deal with.

figurative The problem had grown like a patch of goose grass, spreading quickly and uncontrollably.

Grammatical Forms of goose grass

• past tense: went
• plural: goose grasses
• comparative: more goose grass
• superlative: most goose grass
• present tense: goes
• future tense: will go
• perfect tense: has gone
• continuous tense: is going
• singular: goose grass
• positive degree: goose grass
• infinitive: to go
• gerund: going
• participle: gone

Origin and Evolution of goose grass

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'goose grass' originated from the Middle English word 'gosegras' which translates to 'goose grass'. It was named so because geese are known to graze on this plant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'goose grass' has come to refer to a specific type of grass known as Galium aparine, also commonly called cleavers or stickyweed, due to its sticky nature. The term has evolved to become a common name for this particular plant species.