Definition

A type of grass commonly used for lawns and pastures, characterized by fine, narrow leaves and high drought tolerance. Fescue grasses are among the most widely cultivated forage and turf grasses globally.

Example Usage

The golf course manager seeded the fairways with tall fescue because of its durability and disease resistance.

Origin

From Old French festu, from Latin festuca (stalk, blade of grass), with roots possibly in Germanic languages.

Fun Fact

Red fescue and tall fescue are particularly prized by groundskeepers because they require less water and maintenance than bluegrass, making them increasingly popular in drought-prone regions.

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