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Bluegrass Definition & Meaning

bluegrass
noun
  1. any of various grasses of the genus Poa
  2. an area in central Kentucky noted for it bluegrass and thoroughbred horses
  3. a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars

"Bluegrass" in song lyrics

See how bluegrass is used in real songs:

  • "guitar tablature bluegrass"
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  • "greyfox bluegrass"
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  • "rhonda vincent bluegrass"
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Usage tips for "bluegrass"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bluegrass mean?
any of various grasses of the genus Poa an area in central Kentucky noted for it bluegrass and thoroughbred horses a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars
What part of speech is bluegrass?
Bluegrass is a noun.
How many definitions does bluegrass have?
Bluegrass has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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