Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moss-folk

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.72 in modern English

Syllables
moss--folk
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of wood spirit that wears a covering of moss, lichen, and leaves.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Calque of German Moosleute.

Synonyms

Questions

What does moss-folk mean?
A type of wood spirit that wears a covering of moss, lichen, and leaves.
Where does moss-folk come from?
Calque of German Moosleute.

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