bekermos

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Dutch

Cladonia fimbriata (kopjesbekermos)
Cladonia coccifera (rood bekermos)

Etymology

Compound of beker (“cup”) +‎ mos (“moss”), referring to the beaker-like shape of some of these lichens (see picture).

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Noun

bekermos n (plural bekermossen)

  1. any of various lichens of the genus Cladonia
    Coordinate terms: rendiermos, heidestaartje

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