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tussock

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌsək/

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Definition of tussock

noun

  • a small area of grass that is thicker or longer than the grass growing around it.

Derivatives

tussocky

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: perhaps an alteration of dialect tusk 'tuft', of unknown origin

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