frass

plural frasses

1. countableuncountablebiologyThe droppings or excrement of insect larvae.
2. countableuncountableThe sawdust-like byproduct of wood-boring insects like woodworm, termites, old-house borers or powderpost beetles.

   Examine the stalk, especially behind the sheaths, for holes and sawdustlike frass where the larvae have entered to tunnel in the stalk.

   1968, United States. Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers' Bulletin, number 2190, page 5

comparative frasser · superlative frassest · alternative frassed

1. Multicultural London EnglishUnder the influence of marijuana, stoned.

1. Multicultural London Englishinformaluncountableartificial turf

   Although purists object to artificial turf or ‘frass’, it finds purchase as way to save water in parched Golden State

   2015 May 30, Rob Kuznia, “California turns to fake grass in response to drought”, in The Guardian

plural frasses

1. Multicultural London EnglishalternativeAlternative form of ferash.