LICHEN


Meaning of LICHEN in English

li ‧ chen /ˈlaɪkən, ˈlɪtʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: Greek leichen ]

a grey, green, or yellow plant that spreads over the surface of stones and trees ⇨ moss

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