Timothy

/ˈtɪməθi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of grass (Phleum pretense) that is commonly used as hay or pasture for livestock.

The farmer decided to plant timothy in the fields to provide high-quality forage for his horses.

A common name for a male given name, derived from the Greek name Timotheos, meaning 'honoring God'.

Timothy is my best friend, and we grew up together in the same neighborhood.

Named after Timothy Hanson, an early 18th-century farmer who promoted its use.

timothy hay

A type of hay made from the dried timothy grass, often used as animal feed.

timothy season

Referring to the period when timothy grass is harvested.

hay

Dried grass or other plants used as animal fodder.

forage

Plants that are grown for livestock feed.