trisetum

/ˈtraɪsɪtəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of grasses in the family Poaceae, native to the Old World.

“The trisetum was a common sight in the meadow, swaying gently in the breeze.”

2. noun

In ancient Roman agriculture, a system of crop rotation in which land is divided into three sections, with different crops planted on each section in a three-year cycle.

“The Roman farmers employed the trisetum method to increase crop yields and prevent soil depletion.”

Synonyms

  • grasses
  • poaceae

Antonyms

  • desert plants
  • weeds