Etymology

bison grass

Today it means: Hierochloe odorata (syn. Anthoxanthum nitens), an aromatic herb native to North America and Eurasia, so called principally when used to flavor a Polish vodka. Full definition →

Polish (trawa) żubrówka
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Calque of Polish (trawa) żubrówka.

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