A fescue, Festuca rubra, found in many types of grassland in northern temperate regions, which has bristle-like leaves and panicles of often reddish spikelets.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in London Encyclopedia.
Definition of red fescue in US English:
red fescue
noun
A fescue, Festuca rubra, found in many types of grassland in northern temperate regions, which has bristle-like leaves and panicles of often reddish spikelets.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in London Encyclopedia.