erboso

grassy

adjective er-BOH-zoh Rare

Origin: From Latin herbosus, full of grass.

Usage Note

Erboso describes surfaces covered with grass, such as a lawn or a field. Forms: erbosa (f), erbosi (m pl), erbose (f pl). It is commonly found in descriptions of sports facilities: campo erboso — grass pitch. Do not confuse with erbaceo (herbaceous, relating to plant type).

Examples

"Ci sedemmo su un prato erboso."

Natural Translation

We sat on a grassy meadow.

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