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bluegrass

/ˈbluː.ɡrɑːs/

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noun

/ˈbluː.ɡrɑːs/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: может относиться к различным травам рода Мятлик или к стилю кантри-музыки, исполняемому в быстром темпе на банджо и гитарах.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to any of various grasses of the genus Poa, or to a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars.

  1. Type of grassB2formal

    Any of various grasses of the genus Poa, often found in temperate regions and used for pasture or lawns.

    ruМятлик

    • Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass pastures.
    • The farmer planted bluegrass to feed the cattle.
    • Bluegrass lawns are common in the northern United States.

    Synonymsblue grassmeadow grass

  2. Music genreB1formalamerican

    A style of country music characterized by fast tempos, acoustic instruments like banjos and guitars, and close harmonies.

    ruБлюграсс

    • He plays bluegrass music at local festivals.
    • The band's bluegrass sound features a prominent banjo.
    • Bluegrass originated in the Appalachian region of the United States.
Forms
  • bluegrasses plural form
  • bluegrasses' possessive plural form
  • bluegrass's possessive singular form