lumachel
/luˈmætʃəl/Definitions
1. noun
A type of lichen or a variant of the word ‘lichen’ with unclear origins.
“The park ranger identified the lumachel growing on the tree bark as a rare species.”
2. verb
To attach or form a lichen-like growth on a surface.
“The wall had been lumachelled with moss and lichen, giving it a unique texture.”