Definition of "reed-grass" [reed-grass]

• The bur-reed, Sparganium ramosum. (noun)
• Any one of the grasses called reeds, and of some others, commonly smaller, of similar habit. See phrases. (noun)
• See Indian grass . (noun)
• Any grass of the genus Calamagrostis: often with a qualifier, as Langsdorff's reed-grass. See bluejoint-grass, sand-grass, 4, and yellow-top, 2. Compare reed-bent, 2. (noun)
• See canary-grass. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The intent of the plan is to restore the native reed-grass prairie that dominated the city's landscape before the arrival of Europeans hundreds of years ago, Ms. Ballard says."
• "He heard Charlie rustle in the reeds behind him, cracking the roots and razor-sharp blades of the reed-grass in order to peer through and find the well-camouflaged oysters in the mud."
• "I was not long in suspense, for the hedge in front rustled (a thing that well-trained hedges do not do), and I knew that it was another long line of high reed-grass."