noun
pampas
Tall ornamental grass with feathery plumes.
Tall pampas sways beside the fence, its feathery plumes catching the light.
Etymology
Pampas here shortens pampas grass. The plant-name refers to the South American grasslands associated with its natural range.
More examples
- Dried pampas fills a tall vase in the hallway.
- She cuts back the pampas before new growth appears.
- The pampas along the driveway forms a tall screen.
Forms
pampas
Similar words
- pampas grass
- The full plant name, clearer outside gardening or decorating contexts.