Refers to a type of small bamboo or bamboo grass, often used in traditional crafts or as a plant name. The cross-reference to 篠竹 (しのだけ) suggests a similar variety.
See also: 篠竹 (しのだけ)
We planted bamboo grass in the garden to create a Japanese-style atmosphere.
篠笹は細くてしなやかなので、籠を編むのに使われる。
Because bamboo grass is thin and flexible, it is used for weaving baskets.
Compound of 篠 (しの, 'thin bamboo') and 笹 (ささ, 'bamboo grass'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination describes a slender bamboo grass.