cutgrasses
/ˈkʌtˌɡræsɪz/
noun
- Plants of the genus Leersia, especially Leersia oryzoides, which have sharp-edged leaves that can cut skin.
- Hikers should be careful near cutgrasses, as the leaves can cause small cuts on bare legs.
- Cutgrasses grow abundantly in wet areas like marshes and along riverbanks.
- The farmer wore gloves to avoid the sharp blades of cutgrasses while clearing the ditch.