noun

gama

Gama (noun) means Short for gama grass, a tall wild grass used as forage. Example: “Ranchers planted gama grass, or simply "gama," to feed the cattle through the dry season.”

noun

Short for gama grass, a tall wild grass used as forage.

"Ranchers planted gama grass, or simply "gama," to feed the cattle through the dry season."

How to use gama

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common shorthand for gama grass, a hardy forage grass.

Word forms

Gamas plural

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Ranchers planted _____ grass, or simply "gama," to feed the cattle through the dry season.

Etymology

From the Portuguese surname Gama.

Origin: Portuguese

Rhymes for gama

ama lama mama kama tama Yama Bama Hama Sama llama drama Osama

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gama” mean?

The word “gama” means short for gama grass, a tall wild grass used as forage. In plain terms, a common shorthand for gama grass, a hardy forage grass.

How do you use “gama” in a sentence?

Here is “gama” used in a sentence: “Ranchers planted gama grass, or simply "gama," to feed the cattle through the dry season.”

What part of speech is “gama”?

“Gama” is a noun.

Where does the word “gama” come from?

The word “gama” comes from Portuguese. From the Portuguese surname Gama.

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