| 词汇 | dog grass |
| 词源 | dog grass. Said to be eaten by dogs when they have lost their appetite, dog grass is another name for the very troublesome, weedy “quack grass,” “witch grass” or “couch grass” (Agropyron repens). The plant acts as an emetic and purgative, illustrating the fact that even the most pernicious garden plants have their uses. |
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