manna grass \manna grass\ n. (Bot.), Any of several tall slender grasses of the genus {Glyceria}. They have long loose panicles, have a sweet flavor or odor, and grow in moist places. {Nerved manna grass} is {Glyceria nervata}, and {Floating manna grass} is {Glyceria fluitans}. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]