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lichen

noun

Any thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc.

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Word length
6
Starts with
L
Ends with
N
Contains
IC
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈlaɪ.kən

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noun

  1. Any thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc.

noun

  1. Any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks

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