— mosslike , adj.
/maws, mos/ , n.
1. any tiny, leafy-stemmed, flowerless plant of the class Musci, reproducing by spores and growing in tufts, sods, or mats on moist ground, tree trunks, rocks, etc.
2. a growth of such plants.
3. any of various similar plants, as Iceland moss or club moss.
4. Chiefly Scot. and North Eng. a swamp or bog.
v.t.
5. to cover with a growth of moss: to moss a crumbling wall.
[ bef. 1000; ME mos ( se ), OE mos moss, bog; akin to G Moos, ON myrr MIRE ]