2
a
: any of a class (Musci) of bryophytic plants characterized by a gametophyte having a small leafy often tufted stem bearing sex organs at its tip
also
: a clump or sward of these plants
b
: any of various plants resembling moss in appearance or habit of growth
3
: a mossy covering
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Noun
Moss covered the fallen logs.
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Fragrance Family: Chypre green Hero Notes: Grass, lime, leather, mint, moss, patchouli
D.S. & Durga is having a blast this year, fresh off their tennis ball accord Crush Balls, and a trio of men’s colognes that includes this-here Golfjazz number.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Colson does just that in a Ryoko Rain moss denim work jacket paired with matching jeans.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Actually, the insects are beneficial cleaning the trunks and limbs by feeding on moss, lichens, algae and similar growths.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Also, several conifers had bark covered in furry moss.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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“Moss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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moss
noun1
: any of a class (Musci) of bryophytic plants having a small leafy often tufted stem bearing sex organs at its tip see sphagnum
2
: any of various plants resembling mosses in appearance or habit of growth see club moss, iceland moss, irish moss
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