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Moospolster

moss cushion

noun MOHS-pol-ster Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Also means

moss pad

Usage Note

Moospolster describes the thick, soft carpets of moss that form on rocks, tree roots, and forest floors. These act as sponges retaining moisture; the image of a green Moospolster is a classic motif in German nature writing.

Examples

"Auf den alten Grabsteinen hatten sich dicke Moospolster gebildet."

Natural Translation

Thick moss cushions had formed on the old gravestones.

Literal Translation

On the old gravestones had themselves thick moss-cushions formed.

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