雀榧
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 雀 | 榧 |
| すずめ Jinmeiyō |
かや > がや Hyōgai |
| kun'yomi | |
Etymology
From 雀 (suzume, “Eurasian tree sparrow”) + 榧 (kaya, “Japanese nutmeg yew”).
Noun
雀榧 or 雀榧 • (suzumegaya)
- stinkgrass (Eragrotis cilianensis)
- (by extension) love grass (Eragrostis)
Usage notes
- As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary), as スズメガヤ (suzumegaya).