gramineous

/ˌɡræmɪˈnjuːs/ or /ˌɡrɑːmɪˈnuːs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling grasses, especially in being herbaceous and flowering at the tip.

“The fields were gramineous, with tall grasses swaying in the breeze.”

2. noun

a type of grass or grass-like plant.

“The gramineous vegetation was typical of the region’s ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • graminoid
  • herbaceous

Antonyms

  • shrubby
  • woody