Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.
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- (noun) Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.
- (noun) Something which gradually spreads across something else, causing damage.
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noun Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.
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noun Something which gradually spreads across something else, causing damage.
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Summary
Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.
- (noun) Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.
- (noun) Something which gradually spreads across something else, causing damage.
Example
The old stone wall is covered in green and orange lichen.
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