sea lyme grass

noun

a stout grass, Elymus arenarius, of Eurasia, used as a binder for shifting sand.

Origin of sea lyme grass

¹

lyme, perhaps alteration (based on the genus name) of lime², with reference to its binding properties; cf. birdlime

Also called dune grass.

Words Nearby sea lyme grass

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How to use sea lyme grass in a sentence

The Scottish Parliament likewise protected it, together with Elymus arenarius, or upright sea-lyme grass.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2) | John Roby

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