Usneas
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of usnea: lichens that grow in long grey or yellow branching strands hanging from trees.
“The ancient oaks were draped in usneas, giving the forest an eerie appearance.”
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Synonyms
beard lichensold man's beard
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Contains SNEA, the unusual consonant cluster and two vowels make this hard to guess cold
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