herbage
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bɪdʒ, ˈhɜr- noun
1.
nonwoody vegetation.
2.
the succulent parts, leaves and stems, of herbaceous plants.
3.
Law. the right to pasture one's cattle on another's land.
4.
British. vegetation grazed by animals; pasturage.
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| —n | |
| 1. | herbaceous plants collectively, esp the edible parts on which cattle, sheep, etc, graze |
| 2. | the vegetation of pasture land; pasturage |
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Example sentences
Diverse swards improve the seasonal distribution and nutrient use efficiency of herbage.
Forage-based livestock production requires a reliable supply of herbage to meet goals.
They have a scanty but nutritious herbage, and are for many months in the year covered with snow.
Fluctuations in temperature and precipitation influence herbage production and quality, maintenance requirements and intake.
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