Meaning & Definition of Timothy in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A variety of grass (Phleum pratense) used primarily for forage.

  Example Sentence: The farmer planted timothy in his fields to feed the horses.

• Definition: A type of hay made from timothy grass, known for its high fiber content.

  Example Sentence: She bought a large bale of timothy for her rabbits.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: timoteo

• French: timothée

• German: Timothygras

• Russian: тимофеевка

Related Words

• hay: Dried grass or other plants used as animal fodder.

• forage: Plants that are grown for livestock feed.