bromegrass

[brohm-gras, -grahs] /ˈbroʊmˌgræs, -ˌgrɑs/

noun

any of numerous grasses of the genus Bromus, having flat blades and open clusters of flower spikelets.

Also called brome

[brohm] /broʊm/ (Show IPA).

Origin

1750-60; < New Latin Brom(us) genus name (< Greek brómos oats) + grass