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moss

 

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Noun moss has 1 sense
  1. moss - tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
    --1 is a kind of
    bryophyte, nonvascular plant
    --1 has particulars:
     acrocarp, acrocarpous moss; pleurocarp, pleurocarpous moss; sphagnum, sphagnum moss, peat moss, bog moss

Definitions from the Web

Moss

Definition:

Moss refers to any small flowerless green plant that typically forms dense, low-growing cushions or carpets on rocks, trees, and damp ground.

Senses:

  • Noun: A small, non-vascular plant that lacks true roots, stems, or leaves, and belongs to the division Bryophyta.
  • Noun: A growth of such plants, especially the dense green carpet-like covering on rocks, damp ground, or trees.
  • Verb (transitive): To cover or be covered with moss.
  • Verb (intransitive): To develop moss or a moss-like growth.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The forest floor was covered in a thick carpet of vibrant green moss.
  2. She carefully collected different species of moss for her botanical collection.
  3. The mosses in the garden provided a natural and beautiful ground cover.

Verb:

  1. The old stone walls of the castle were mossed over, adding to their ancient charm.
  2. If you don't clean the roof, it will moss and create a damp environment.
  3. Over time, the abandoned house will moss as nature reclaims its territory.

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