lichen

Words with a similar base: lichen

'lichen'

[lichen.n.01] as in: any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks

'lichen'

[lichen.n.02] as in: 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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