agropyron
|a-gro-py-ron|
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/ˌæɡrəˈpaɪrɒn/
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/ˌæɡrəˈpaɪrən/
field wheat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agropyron' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agros' meaning 'field' and 'pyros' meaning 'wheat'.
Historical Evolution
'agropyron' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'field wheat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of perennial grasses, commonly known as wheatgrass, found in temperate regions.
Agropyron is often used for soil stabilization.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/04 09:36