What is the one word expression for 'wayside grass'?

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I knew a word that meant wayside grass in English; but now I can not remember.

Marthaª · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-04 19:48:48Z

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Are you thinking of verge?

answered Jun 4 '11 at 19:48

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This answers verges on the correct. – MT_Head Jun 4 '11 at 21:48

grrr... "answer", I meant... – MT_Head Jun 5 '11 at 1:16

Hellion · Answer 2 · 2011-06-05 00:56:55Z

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If not the verge, then perhaps the median, which is the (usually grassy) strip in the middle of a divided road.

answered Jun 5 '11 at 0:56

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TimLymington · Answer 3 · 2011-07-05 13:29:18Z

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You probably weren't thinking of way-waste; but I like it so much I have to suggest it.

answered Jul 5 '11 at 13:29

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