Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tussocky
Adjective
/ˈtʌsəki/
Definition
Covered with or characterized by tussocks, which are small clumps of vegetation, usually grass, that stand out from the surrounding area.
Examples
- The tussocky grass made it difficult to walk through the meadow.
- The bird preferred to nest in tussocky areas where it could hide from predators.
- He described the landscape as odd due to its tussocky terrain.
Meaning
Tussocky refers to a landscape or area that has a noticeable presence of grass clumps, giving it a tufted appearance.
Synonyms
- Tufted
- Clumpy
- Grass-covered
