vernal grass

noun

1. any of various Eurasian grasses of the genus Anthoxanthum, such as A. odoratum ( sweet vernal grass ), having the fragrant scent of coumarin

Example Sentences

Men will rise up and welcome his quickening words as vernal grass at the first rains of spring.

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Oleum anthoxanthi odorati, L. From Anthoxanthum odoratum, or sweet-scented vernal grass.

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The sweet-scented Vernal-grass I have never, amongst the farmers, heard any name for.

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To smile at the growth of vernal grass and the gladioles died of ennui the blood returns to the heart.

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