LICHEN Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word lichen. (close relations)
Definition of LICHEN
Best Alternative Words for LICHEN
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| algae | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves | ||||||||
| fungus | nounn | |||||||
noun • an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia | ||||||||
| moss | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants | ||||||||
| plant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • buildings for carrying on industrial labor • (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion • an actor situated in the audience whose acting is rehearsed but seems spontaneous to the audience • something planted secretly for discovery by another verb • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • fix or set securely or deeply • set up or lay the groundwork for • place into a river • place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive • put firmly in the mind | ||||||||
| cancer | nounn | |||||||
noun • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer • any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream • a small zodiacal constellation in the Northern Hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini • the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 • type genus of the family Cancridae | ||||||||
