Meaning of the word bluegrass in English

What does bluegrass mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bluegrass

US /ˈbluː.ɡræs/
UK /ˈbluː.ɡrɑːs/
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Noun

1.

a type of country music, originating in the southern US, played on stringed instruments such as banjo, guitar, and fiddle.

Example:
She grew up listening to traditional bluegrass music.
The festival features various bluegrass bands.
2.

a type of grass with bluish-green leaves, especially common in Kentucky.

Example:
The horses grazed on the lush bluegrass fields.
Kentucky is often called the 'Bluegrass State'.