: any of several grasses (genus Lolium)
especially
: either of two grasses (L. perenne and L. multiflorum) that are used as lawn and pasture grasses and as cover crops
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Cool-season grasses such as fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass develop during the winter and early spring months.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Overseeding with ryegrass in warmer areas keeps living, transpiring plants active through winter, helping to manage excess water.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
The Willmet valley is mostly private agricultural land (think ryegrass capital of the world).
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
The ryegrass contains up to three different cultivars to make for a dense sward with improved bounce.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Overseeding with ryegrass in warmer areas keeps living, transpiring plants active through winter, helping to manage excess water.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
The Willmet valley is mostly private agricultural land (think ryegrass capital of the world).
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
The ryegrass contains up to three different cultivars to make for a dense sward with improved bounce.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ryegrass
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“Ryegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ryegrass. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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