Fiorin

/ˈfɪɔːrɪn/ noun

Definition

A type of fine-quality grass used for lawns and pastures, also called creeping bent-grass.

Etymology

From Irish Gaelic 'fioruinn,' referring to fine grass. Used in British and Irish agricultural terminology.

Kelly Says

Fiorin was the secret grass of Irish and Scottish golf courses for centuries—it stays lush and dense in cold, wet climates, which is why it became the standard for championship greens.

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