虫苔

Readings

Kana: むしごけ、ムシゴケ

Romaji: mushigoke, mushigoke

Definition

noun

1

whiteworm lichen (Thamnolia vermicularis)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper

苔

Readings: タイ、 こけ、 こけら

Meanings: moss, lichen