hassock
4 synonyms for hassock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thick clump of grass or other plants growing close together.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pouf
pouffe
Etymology
Comes from Old English hassoc ("coarse grass"), whose own origin is uncertain.
Full origin of hassock →