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lichened

lichened

7.9
Covered with pale green or grey patches of growth on rocks and wood
  • adjective
  • /ˈlaɪkənd/
translation icon : cubierto de líquenes
  • On our hike, we discovered a beautiful lichened rock formation covered in vibrant greens and yellows.

Examples

  • The lichened rocks provided a unique habitat for many species.

  • We admired the lichened rocks along the riverbank during our hike.

  • The ancient statue stood lichened in the quiet forest clearing.

  • After years of neglect, the garden bench became lichened and weathered.

  • These lichened surfaces are often found in damp environments.

  • The ancient trees were adorned with lichened bark, giving them a unique and textured appearance.

  • She admired the lichened stones along the path, each one telling a story of age and resilience.

Synonyms

lichenous
vslichened
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a rough, flat, greenish growth on rocks

also describes actual living cover as well as similar appearance
lichenized
vslichened
  • Specialized
9.1

Covered with small growths like flat green or grey patches on rocks and trees

can mean similar appearance or texture as well as true growth

Antonyms

bare
217 2.2

Not covered or protected, showing the plain surface

Surface Forms

lichened positive

Morphology

lichened = lichen (transparent) = lichen + ed

Formed by a standard adjectival use of '-ed' on 'lichen' meaning 'covered with lichen', which a learner knowing 'lichen' can readily infer.

Etymology

Lichened comes from lichen, the name of the pale green or grey growth that sticks to trees and rocks. Think of a lichened rock as wearing a thin green or grey coat, so lichened simply means 'covered with lichen' or looking like lichen.