Snowgrass
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 tough clumps of mountain grass that are covered in snow part of the year
- 2 Any of various grasses of high-country areas of southeastern Australia (including Tasmania), especially perennials of the genus Poa. Australia
"But there are few dry twigs or leaves to be found, and so he gathers a clump of snow grass and with his cigarette lighter he singes this grass, holding it close to him so that he can absorb its scent."
Example
More examples"But there are few dry twigs or leaves to be found, and so he gathers a clump of snow grass and with his cigarette lighter he singes this grass, holding it close to him so that he can absorb its scent."
Etymology
From snow + grass.
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