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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1
any of several coarse grasses, Muhlenbergia spp., growing in the sloughs of the Prairies or of the interior of B.C.
See: slough grass
Quotations
1934
In the tall slough hay beside them[,] orange lilies raised their heads waist high. . . .
1948
I have often seen them kneeling on their forelegs to feed in comfort on short willows and slough hay.
2
hay from slough grass.
See: slough grass
Quotations
1955
FOR SALE--Baled slough hay, wire tied, $10.00 per ton.
1957
The Indian agent put up a wing next to the school and at last the Jordens could occupy a real bedroom--one made of boards and covered with long slough hay and clay.