a name of a plant mentioned in ancient Chinese texts such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas

《山海经》中记载了一种名为“荀草”的植物。

an ancient state that existed during the Zhou dynasty located in present-day Shanxi province

荀国是周朝时期的一个诸侯国，后被晋国所灭。

surname Xun

荀子是战国时期著名的思想家。