sweet grass

American  

noun

1. any of several fragrant plants, as manna grass or the sweet flag.

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sweet grass British  

noun

1. an aromatic grass ( Hierochloe odorata ), traditionally used in Native American rituals

2. See flote grass

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Etymology

Origin of sweet grass

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

That the world is made of green fields carpeted with sweet grass, where nothing bad ever happens.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“But burning sage and sweet grass has become a fad and has been culturally misappropriated,” he added, and those substances “are sacred to us.”

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022

They brought in Native American healing practices, such as talking circles, where students would get to share their feelings and frustrations; traditional medicines like sweet grass and sage; drumming and singing.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022

An eagle feather, a blessed drum, a smoking pipe, a rattle, braided sweet grass, sage, cedar and tobacco to be used for smudging and a turquoise stone.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2021

Texas Red Oaks lined our road and dappled the hills, and the summer trill of bugs and sweet grass filled the air.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry