Definition for GRA-MIN'E-AL

GRA-MIN'E-AL, a. [or GRA-MIN'E-OUS; L. gramineus, from gramen, grass.]

Grassy; like or pertaining to grass. Gramineous plants are those which have simple leaves, a jointed stem, a husky calyx, termed glume, and a single seed. This description however includes several sorts of corn, as well as grass. Milne.

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