SEAGRASS

seagrass

(noun) any of various seaweeds that grow underwater in shallow beds; “seagrass provides a protective environment in which young fish can develop”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

seagrass (plural seagrasses)

Any of various grass-like marine plants that grow underwater in salt water.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

9 July 2024

DRAGNET

(noun) a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals); “caught in the police dragnet”


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