korstmos

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of korst (“crust”) +‎ mos (“moss”). First attested in the late 18th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔrst.mɔs/
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  • Hyphenation: korst‧mos

Noun

korstmos n or m (plural korstmossen, diminutive korstmosje n)

  1. lichen, symbiotic organism

Descendants

  • → Indonesian: lumut kerak (“lichen”, literally “crust moss”) (calque)
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