"holy grass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: holy grasses [plural]
Etymology: It was traditionally sometimes strewn on the floors of churches on festival days. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} holy grass (usually uncountable, plural holy grasses)
  1. Hierochloe odorata (syn. Anthoxanthum nitens), fragrant grass native to northern Eurasia and North America. Wikipedia link: holy grass Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (lifeform): Herbs, Poeae tribe grasses

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