witches' hair

A form of witch's hair — Any of various fruticose or hair-like lichens, especially in the genus Alectoria (e.g. Alectoria sarmentosa) or sometimes Usnea or Gowardia (e.g. Gowardia nigricans).

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of witch's hair (“a type of lichen”).
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