Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foxtail
noun
/ˈfɒksteɪl/
Definition
Foxtail refers to several species of grasses characterized by their bushy, tufted flowering heads that resemble a fox’s tail.
Examples
- The foxtail grass swayed gently in the summer breeze.
- Farmers often struggle with foxtail weeds in their crops.
- We spotted a foxtail blooming alongside the hiking trail.
Meaning
The term ‘foxtail’ is commonly used in botany to describe grass plants that have long and feathery inflorescences, which sway in the wind, creating a visual effect similar to that of a fox’s tail.
Synonyms
- bristle grass
- pampas grass
- tail grass
