切麻きりぬさ

noun

thinly cut hemp or paper mixed with rice (scattered as an offering to the gods)

Archaic Shinto ritual term. Refers to small pieces of hemp or paper mixed with rice grains, scattered during purification or offering ceremonies. Not used in modern everyday language.

• 古ふるい神しん事じでは、切きり麻ぬさをまいて場ばを清きよめたという。

  In ancient Shinto rituals, they are said to have scattered kirinusa to purify the area.