dɪˈkrænɔɪd

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or resembling dicranium, a type of moss; in botany, describing certain types of mosses and ferns with leafy stems and branches

“The dicranoid ferns in the forest were a key component of the ecosystem.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling dicranium; describing the structure or organization of certain types of mosses and ferns

“The dicranoid pattern of growth in the plant species was unique and fascinating.”