greensward

green·sward

G0262000 (grēn′swôrd′)n. Ground that is green with grass; turf.

greensward

(ˈɡriːnˌswɔːd) narchaic or literary fresh green turf or an area of such turf

green•sward

(ˈgrinˌswɔrd)

n. green, grassy turf. [1590–1600] green′sward`ed, adj.

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greensward - surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass rootssod, sward, turfdivot - a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club)land, soil, ground - material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); "the land had never been plowed"; "good agricultural soil"

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