Usnea Definition

ŭsnē-ə, ŭz-
noun
Any of various widely distributed lichens of the genus Usnea, characterized by a pendulous, usually branched thallus, often growing on trees.
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Synonyms:
  • genus Usnea
pronoun

A taxonomic genus within the family Parmeliaceae "” the beard lichens.

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Other Word Forms of Usnea

Noun

Singular:
usnea
Plural:
usneas

Origin of Usnea

  • From Arabic ’ušna moss Persian ušna

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Arabic أشْنَة ('úshna, “moss").

    From Wiktionary

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