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Holy Grass

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Hierochloa borealis), a grass about a foot high, of a brownish glossy lax panicle, found in the northern parts of Europe, has a sweet smell like that of vernal grass. In Iceland, where it is plentiful, it is used for scenting apartments and clothes. In some countries it is strewed on the floors of places of worship on holy days, whence its name.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Holy Grass'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​h/holy-grass.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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