rows of grain ears; standing grain ears in a row
Poetic or literary noun describing the visual impression of grain ears (especially rice) standing in rows, often evoking a sense of abundance or seasonal beauty.
Rows of golden grain ears spread across the autumn rice paddies.
風に揺れる穂並を見ながら散歩するのが好きだ。
I like taking a walk while watching the rows of grain ears swaying in the wind.
Compound of 穂 (ho, 'ear of grain') and 並 (nami, 'row' or 'line'). The reading ほなみ is a straightforward combination of the kun'yomi of each kanji.