ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOSS
Old English mos swamp; compare Middle Dutch, Old High German mos bog, Old Norse mosi; compare also Old Norse mӯrrmire.
WHAT DOES MOSS MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Moss
Mosses are flowerless plants belonging to the division Bryophyta. They are typically 1–10 cm tall, though some species are much larger, like
Dawsonia, the tallest moss in the world which can grow to 50 cm in height. They commonly grow close together in clumps or mats in damp or shady locations. They do not have flowers or seeds or vascular tissue and their simple leaves cover the thin stems. At certain times mosses produce spore capsules which are borne aloft on thin stalks. There are approximately 12,000 species of moss classified in the
Bryophyta. The division Bryophyta formerly included not only mosses, but also liverworts and hornworts. These other two groups of bryophytes are now placed in their own divisions.
Definition of moss in the English dictionary
The first definition of moss in the dictionary is a clump or growth of any of these plants. Other definition of moss is any of various similar but unrelated plants, such as club moss, Spanish moss, Ceylon moss, rose moss, and reindeer moss. Moss is also a peat bog or marsh.
8 QUOTES WITH «MOSS»
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moss.
Whether I sound like Sammy or not is purely coincidence. You have got to hand it to him, he sings his ass off. There is no moss on that stone.
I have a fear of things growing on things. I don't know where it came from. But I go hiking a lot, and sometimes I can't handle moss growing on trees or tumors on trees or mushrooms.
Look at the bark of a redwood, and you see moss. If you peer beneath the bits and pieces of the moss, you'll see toads, small insects, a whole host of life that prospers in that miniature environment. A lumberman will look at a forest and see so many board feet of lumber. I see a living city.
I'm part wood nymph. I require mountains and warm, dense patches of moss to thrive.
A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it gains a certain polish.
On the king's gate the moss grew gray; The king came not. They call'd him dead; And made his eldest son, one day, Slave in his father's stead.
Savannah is amazing with the town squares and the hanging moss and the French Colonial houses. It's brutally romantic.
I love The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, an Auberge Property in Bluffton, South Carolina. It's a spectacular corner of the world, with massive old trees lined with Spanish moss, and alligators swimming in the river.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOSS»
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moss in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
moss and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Moss Gardening: Including Lichens, Liverworts, and Other ...
A delightful book that encourages gardeners to pay closer attention to the subtle beauty of miniature landscapes and introduces one of the glories of Japanese gardens into American designs.
2
Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us
Here, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss exposes the practices of some of the most recognisable (and profitable) companies and brands of the last half century.
Winner of the 2006 Caine Prize for African Writing
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Moss & Adams Heart Disease in Infants, Children, and ...
Established since 1968 as a classic pediatric cardiology text, this edition uses new technology to bring the most sought after information in the most concise, effective manner.
David J. Driscoll, Robert E. Shaddy, Timothy F. Feltes,
2012
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The
Moss Flora of Britain and Ireland
This book describes and illustrates in detail the 760 species of mosses currently known to occur in the British Isles and incorporates the most up-to-date information available on classification and nomenclature, together with recent ...
After failing to flatter her father as much as her two evil sisters do, Candace is banished from his plantation and only after much time and meeting her Prince Charming, is her father able to appreciate her love.
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A History of Russia Volume 1: To 1917
This new edition retains the features of the first edition that made it a popular choice in universities and colleges throughout the US, Canada and around the world.
This is the third edition of a widely acclaimed text covering the whole field of modern food microbiology.
M. R. Adams, M. O. Moss,
2008
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The Intent to Live: Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor
“I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don’t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.” –Larry Moss, from the Introduction When Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy ...
" -- Booklist. From the Hardcover edition.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOSS»
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moss is used in the context of the following news items.
Kate Moss and Jamie Hince's marriage 'on the rocks because of …
Indeed, it seems what has become far more normal for Moss and Hince these days, four years after they wed, is to find the two socialising apart. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Kyoto Hidden Stories / Moss temple shows hand of man and nature
By Yasuhiko Mori / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior WriterSaihoji temple in Kyoto's Nishikyo Ward is better known as Kokedera (Temple of moss). «The Japan News, Jul 15»
Indians could move Brandon Moss by trade deadline
Roughly one week ago, Cleveland Indians president Mark Shapiro discussed the addition of outfielder Brandon Moss, saying that the veteran ... «Waiting For Next Year, Jul 15»
Rosabeth Moss Kanter Issues Call to Put Nation's Infrastructure …
Tired of potholes, flight delays and other obstacles to mobility in the United States, Rosabeth Moss Kanter decided last year to take matters into ... «The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News, Jul 15»
Elisabeth Moss, Brian Dennehy and Mare Winningham Round Out …
Deadline writes that Elisabeth Moss, Brian Dennehy and Mare Winningham have joined the project, which stars previously announced Saoirse ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
Drug fears at closed Moss Farm
THE recently closed Moss Farm leisure facility next to Winnington Park Primary School has become a 'magnet' for crime and drug use, it has ... «Northwich Guardian, Jul 15»
Could Randy Moss' son Thaddeus end up at Alabama?
Life is a lot different for Thaddeus Moss than the average high school football player. Not only is one of the nation's top tight end recruits but the ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
Mike Evans backs up talk, works out with Randy Moss again (PHOTO)
There's no better way to improve in the offseason than to work with one of the best who has ever done it. That's exactly what Mike Evans is ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Andy Moss update: Mesa man with life-threatening illness meets …
Andy Moss was diagnosed with Stage 4 mediastinal germ cell ... The Moss family used social media and a YouTube video request to get ... «ABC15 Arizona, Jul 15»
Melissa Moss
The Pacifica Resource Center has a new case manager on staff and for many Pacificans, she needs no introduction. Melissa Moss, who started ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»