What is the meaning of the word "quackgrass"?

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  1. A kind of grass that spreads quickly, and is mostly considered a weed. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The farmer applied a selective herbicide to control the quackgrass that was reducing wheat yields in his fields. copy to clipboard
  2. A widespread perennial grass that is considered a weed in many regions due to its aggressive growth and tendency to compete with cultivated plants. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Gardeners often struggle with quackgrass, as its deep rhizomes make it hard to remove completely once it has established itself. copy to clipboard

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