Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Grass Family.
Grass Family - as a noun
The grasses: chiefly herbaceous but some woody plants including cereals; bamboo; reeds; sugar cane
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
family graminaceaefamily gramineaefamily poaceaegraminaceaegramineaepoaceaeHypernyms (Closely Related)
liliopsid familymonocot familyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The grass family, also known as Poaceae, includes common plants such as rice, wheat, and corn."
"Many members of the grass family are cultivated for their edible grains."
"Some grass family plants, like bamboo, are used for construction purposes."
"Lawns are typically composed of various species from the grass family."
"The grass family is one of the largest plant families, with over 10,000 species."
