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noun
tough clumps of mountain grass that are covered in snow part of the year
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Any of various grasses of high-country areas of southeastern Australia (including Tasmania), especially perennials of the genus Poa.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia
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History
From snow + grass.
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