lichen
Example Sentences
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A late-March walk in the hills east of Berkeley revealed oaks, only recently a steely gray, have turned sharply green; even the lichen covering their bark appeared refreshed in the morning mist.
From Los Angeles Times
Carrying her children activated an autoimmune condition that made her so itchy her skin became like lichen; because of her pregnancy complications, she now has permanent liver disease and diabetes.
From Washington Post
The birds use bits of lichen, plant downs and fibers, twigs, and spiderwebs to create cuplike nests that they attach to branches.
From Washington Post
We’re nearing the end with a brown butter Canadian tart with ice cream, candied lichen and sea moss.
From Los Angeles Times
I do notice that the tree has a fair amount of lichen growing on it.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
