chewings fescue

noun

chew·​ings fescue

ˈchüiŋz,

-u̇i-

often capitalized C

: a perennial pasture and turf grass (Festuca rubra commutata) closely related to red fescue but producing a closer firmer sod and tolerating partial shade

Word History

Etymology

after Charles Chewings †1937 Australian scientist

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