snowgrassEtymologyFrom snow + grass.nountough clumps of mountain grass that are covered in snow part of the yearAny of various grasses of high-country areas of southeastern Australia (including Tasmania), especially perennials of the genus Poa.“But there are few dry twigs or leaves to be found, and so he gathers a clump of snow grass and with his cigarette lighter he singes this grass, holding it close to him so that he can absorb its scent.”