noun
tussock
Tussock (noun) means a tuft or clump of green grass or similar verdure, forming a small hillock.
noun
1
A tuft or clump of green grass or similar verdure, forming a small hillock.
2
Tussock grass.
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Etymology
Uncertain. Likely from or related to tusk + -ock (diminutive suffix). Compare Middle High German zūsach (“thicket”), a derivative of Middle High German zūse (“lock of hair”). Compare also Scottish Gaelic dosag (“little tuft”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tussock?
"tussock" (noun) means a tuft or clump of green grass or similar verdure, forming a small hillock.
What are the different meanings of tussock?
"tussock" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tuft or clump of green grass or similar verdure, forming a small hillock; 2. Tussock grass.