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

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sweet grass

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

From Salon ● May 17, 2026

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

Halpern persisted, coming to meetings bearing gifts of sweet grass and flat cedar, aromatic herbs prized by Indians. "I was trying to show I took the trouble to learn something about their culture."

From Scientific American ● Jul. 8, 2017

In the pasture half a dozen horses nibbled contentedly at the sweet grass.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck