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tussock

/tʌskɒk/ noun · British & US
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What does tussock mean?

noun

A tuft of coarse grass or other vegetation, typically growing in a patch or clump. A thick, tufted mass of hair.

Example

"The hikers had to navigate through the dense tussocks of grass to reach the summit."

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