Mosses

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of moss, referring to small non-vascular flowerless plants that typically form dense green mats on damp surfaces.

“Various mosses carpeted the floor of the ancient woodland in vivid green.”

Pronunciation

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/ˈmɑsəs/

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bryophyteslichens

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