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lyme grass

British  
/ laɪm /

noun

  1. a N temperate perennial dune grass, Elymus arenarius, with a creeping stem and rough bluish leaves

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Etymology

Origin of lyme grass

C18: probably a respelling (influenced by its genus name, Elymus ) of lime 1 , referring to its stabilizing effect (like lime in mortar)

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