moss

[maws, mos] / mɔs, mɒs /

NOUN

flowerless plant

Synonyms

STRONG

bog lichen morass swamp

Example Sentences

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"It has been a secret industry but now the demand is there for the moss," Graham said.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

"Then after 12 months they managed to save enough to buy a little van and then they bought a little lorry to take the moss."

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Does he socialise much with the mysterious moss fraternity?

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Even so, he never expected his expertise in moss to become part of a real criminal investigation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Clare worked quickly, gathering the driest leaves and sticks and moss.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman