lycopodium

British  

/ ˌlaɪkəˈpəʊdɪəm /

noun

1. any club moss of the genus Lycopodium, resembling moss but having vascular tissue and spore-bearing cones: family Lycopodiaceae See also ground pine

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Etymology

Origin of lycopodium

C18: New Latin, from Greek, from lukos wolf + pous foot

Example Sentences

If they get a plenty, the pupils are glad; otherwise they have to stand in the hot sun uncovered, except by their crown-like wreath of lycopodium fern.

From Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions by Nassau, Robert Hamill

Stretching forth his left hand, he liberated a small cloud of lycopodium powder, which ignited with a brilliant flash.

From Kafir Stories Seven Short Stories by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)

Then the white tarletan clouds vanish, the blazing lycopodium goes out, and Wotan stands before the excited spectators.

From Second Book of Tales by Field, Eugene

Powdered resin or lycopodium thrown on to the flame of a candle from a quill is said to be effective as lightning.

From The Peace Egg and Other tales by Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty

Four tall slender plants rose from the center, the rest was of ferns and lycopodium with here and there a few primroses.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary