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holy grass

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noun
any of several fragrant grasses of the genus Hierochloë, especially H. odorata, the vanilla grass.
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Origin of holy grass

First recorded in 1770–80

Words nearby holy grass

holy day of obligation, Holy Family, Holy Father, Holy Ghost, Holy Grail, holy grass, Holyhead, Holy Hour, Holy Innocents' Day, Holy Island, Holy Joe
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How to use holy grass in a sentence

  • He spread the holy grass and poured out oil; then he kindled the sacred fire, and the offering to the gods was blessed.

    Indian Myth and Legend|Donald Alexander Mackenzie

  • The barber touches their shoulders with holy grass dipped in gingelly (Sesamum) oil.

    Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston
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