Any of numerous species of dark-coloured mosses (Bryophyta), possibly species of the genera , , , .
Any of numerous species of dark-coloured mosses (Bryophyta), possibly species of the genera , , , .
1823, Agriculture, article in (editor), Encyclopaedia Britannica, 6th Edition, Volume 1, [https://books.google.com.au/books?id=-icoAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA373&dq=%22black+moss%22%7C%22black+mosses%22&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=%22black%20m…
Black moss means: Any of numerous species of dark-coloured mosses , possibly species of the genera , , , .. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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Black moss means: Any of numerous species of dark-coloured mosses , possibly species of the genera , , , .. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
black moss means: Any of numerous species of dark-coloured mosses , possibly species of the genera , , , .. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(Spanish moss), a flowering plant, particularly after it has been dried for use as stuffing and decoration.
: There are, however, two general kinds of mosses; black moss, and whitish or yellow moss. The black moss is originally of a mahogany colour, but speedily becomes black upon exposure to the air.
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(fat choy), a terrestrial cyanobacterium eaten in Chinese cuisine.
Black moss, also known as seaweed hair, looks like fine black hair. The name of the ingredient in Cantonese, fat choy, is the same as the New Year's greeting, Gung Hay Fat Choy, so it has an auspicious meaning and symbolizes prosperity.
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