tussock
1 synonym for tussock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small clump of grass or other plants growing close together, forming a low mound.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin. Likely from or related to tusk and -ock (a diminutive suffix). Compare Middle High German zūsach (“thicket”), a derivative of Middle High German zūse (“lock of hair”), and also Scottish Gaelic dosag (“little tuft”).
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