cỏ mật
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Definition
- Noun:
- Honey grass: A common name for various fragrant grasses or herbs, often referring to plants with a sweet scent or those that attract bees. The term is sometimes used for Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) or other similar aromatic plants in informal and regional contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mùi cỏ mật thơm ngát lan tỏa trong vườn. (The scent of honey grass wafted fragrantly through the garden.)
- Ong thường đến hút mật từ những khóm cỏ mật. (Bees often come to suck nectar from the clumps of honey grass.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cỏ mật" is not a precise botanical name but a folk or descriptive name. Its specific meaning can vary by region in Vietnam.
Variants and Related Words
- Cây sả (n): Lemongrass. This is the more precise and common term for .
- Sả là một loại gia vị phổ biến. (Lemongrass is a common spice.)
Synonyms
- Fragrant grass: Grass that emits a pleasant smell.
- Sweet grass: A general term for grasses with a sweet aroma.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "cỏ mật", the concept of sweet grass is embedded in pastoral imagery in Vietnamese poetry and song, often evoking the countryside.
- Honey grass