1. resembling or covered with lichen; having the characteristics or appearance of lichen
Usage: technical or scientific usage; often used in botany and biology

Examples

• The lichenose surface of the ancient rock was home to dozens of species.
• The tree bark had a lichenose appearance after years of undisturbed growth.
• Scientists examined the lichenose patches under the microscope.
• The old stone wall displayed a beautiful lichenose coating.
• Lichenose growths indicate good air quality in the region.