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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   mannagrass, in genus Glyceria countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Hierochloe odorata (syn. Anthoxanthum nitens), an aromatic herb native to northern Eurasia and North America countable, uncountable
3. 3
   Muhlenbergia filipes, a grass native to the southeastern United States countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bison grass

Etymology

From sweet + grass.

Related phrases

north americasweet grass countyunited states

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