oak mossn.

Brit.

/ˈəʊk ˌmɒs/, U.S.

/ˈoʊk ˌmɔs/,

/ˈoʊk ˌmɑs/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: oak n., moss n.¹

Etymology: < oak n. + moss n.¹ Compare German Eichenmoos (19th cent. or earlier).

Any of certain epiphytic lichens frequently associated with oak trees; spec. those used to form a basis for perfumes, esp. Evernia prunastri. Also (frequently in form oakmoss): the perfumed extract from such a lichen.

ΘΚΠ

the world > plants > particular plants > lichen > [noun] > other lichens

cup-moss1597

ground liverwort1597

Usnea1597

perelle1712

oak moss1728

necklace moss1759

rag1759

thrush-lichen1759

Iceland lichen1777

Iceland moss1785

map lichen1796

scripture-wort1835

letter lichen1846

dog lichen1853

fairy cups1855

velvet moss1858

manna lichen1864

tree-hair1866

famine-bread1887

old man's beard1888

sea ivory1966

the world > physical sensation > smell and odour > fragrance > [noun] > fragrant substance or perfume > plants and extracts used for

roseeOE

nardusOE

nardOE

lavendera1300

spikenardc1350

piste?1440

orris root1598

bainilla1678

amberseed1728

vanilla1728

ambrette1745

vanell1790

tonka bean1796

scent bean1822

muguet1830

lemon-grass1837

vanillea1845

sweet pea1890

snuff-bean1898

oak moss1921

tea olive1952

1728 R. Bradley Dict. Botanicum Muscus quercinus Fœniculaceus, fennel-like oak moss.

1736 N. Bailey Dict. Domesticum 427 Oak Moss. The white moss of oaks makes the choicest cyprus powder good for the head.

1869 Putnam's Mag. Jan. 35/2 There was large, oblong boulder, at least twenty feet about, covered with oak-moss and three other sorts mixed together.

1921 A. L. Smith Lichens x. 418 French perfumers extract an excellent perfume from Evernia prunastri..known as ‘Mousse des Chênes’ (Oak moss), and it appears that the plants which grow on oak contain more perfume than those which live on other trees.

1975 F. Kennett Hist. Perfume vii. 148 The main ingredients of it [sc. Poudre de Chypre] are oakmoss (extracted from a species of lichen and still commonly used in perfumery, by the name mousse de chêne), rose-water, musk, civet, and a little sandalwood.

1983 M. E. Hale Biol. Lichens (ed. 3) x. 141 The so-called oak mosses, which include chiefly Evernia prunastri and Pseudevernia furfuracea, are collected in large quantities in Yugoslavia, southern France, and Morocco.

1993 Flare Aug. 8 Fragrance. Christian Dior's revamped classic, Miss Dior. A fresh, floral blend of gardenia, rose, and neroli with surprising notes of sage and oakmoss.

Compounds

General attributive, as oak moss lichen, oak moss resin, etc.

ΚΠ

1921 Times Lit. Suppl. 25 Aug. 542/4 The oak-moss lichen is used as a basis for perfumes, the thallus on being soaked in spirit yielding a sweet and persistent odour.

1966 J. Stevens Cox Illustr. Dict. Hairdressing & Wigmaking 104/2 Oak Moss Resin. Obtained from tree lichens, especially oak; used in perfumery.

1997 National Geographic Feb. 70/1 Leafless trees in an Oregon farming valley come alive with lichens, including the oakmoss lichen.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	oak moss
释义	oak mossn. Brit. /ˈəʊk ˌmɒs/, U.S. /ˈoʊk ˌmɔs/, /ˈoʊk ˌmɑs/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: oak n., moss n.¹ Etymology: < oak n. + moss n.¹ Compare German Eichenmoos (19th cent. or earlier). Any of certain epiphytic lichens frequently associated with oak trees; spec. those used to form a basis for perfumes, esp. Evernia prunastri. Also (frequently in form oakmoss): the perfumed extract from such a lichen. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > particular plants > lichen > [noun] > other lichens cup-moss1597 ground liverwort1597 Usnea1597 perelle1712 oak moss1728 necklace moss1759 rag1759 thrush-lichen1759 Iceland lichen1777 Iceland moss1785 map lichen1796 scripture-wort1835 letter lichen1846 dog lichen1853 fairy cups1855 velvet moss1858 manna lichen1864 tree-hair1866 famine-bread1887 old man's beard1888 sea ivory1966 the world > physical sensation > smell and odour > fragrance > [noun] > fragrant substance or perfume > plants and extracts used for roseeOE nardusOE nardOE lavendera1300 spikenardc1350 piste?1440 orris root1598 bainilla1678 amberseed1728 vanilla1728 ambrette1745 vanell1790 tonka bean1796 scent bean1822 muguet1830 lemon-grass1837 vanillea1845 sweet pea1890 snuff-bean1898 oak moss1921 tea olive1952 1728 R. Bradley Dict. Botanicum Muscus quercinus Fœniculaceus, fennel-like oak moss. 1736 N. Bailey Dict. Domesticum 427 Oak Moss. The white moss of oaks makes the choicest cyprus powder good for the head. 1869 Putnam's Mag. Jan. 35/2 There was large, oblong boulder, at least twenty feet about, covered with oak-moss and three other sorts mixed together. 1921 A. L. Smith Lichens x. 418 French perfumers extract an excellent perfume from Evernia prunastri..known as ‘Mousse des Chênes’ (Oak moss), and it appears that the plants which grow on oak contain more perfume than those which live on other trees. 1975 F. Kennett Hist. Perfume vii. 148 The main ingredients of it [sc. Poudre de Chypre] are oakmoss (extracted from a species of lichen and still commonly used in perfumery, by the name mousse de chêne), rose-water, musk, civet, and a little sandalwood. 1983 M. E. Hale Biol. Lichens (ed. 3) x. 141 The so-called oak mosses, which include chiefly Evernia prunastri and Pseudevernia furfuracea, are collected in large quantities in Yugoslavia, southern France, and Morocco. 1993 Flare Aug. 8 Fragrance. Christian Dior's revamped classic, Miss Dior. A fresh, floral blend of gardenia, rose, and neroli with surprising notes of sage and oakmoss. Compounds General attributive, as oak moss lichen, oak moss resin, etc. ΚΠ 1921 Times Lit. Suppl. 25 Aug. 542/4 The oak-moss lichen is used as a basis for perfumes, the thallus on being soaked in spirit yielding a sweet and persistent odour. 1966 J. Stevens Cox Illustr. Dict. Hairdressing & Wigmaking 104/2 Oak Moss Resin. Obtained from tree lichens, especially oak; used in perfumery. 1997 National Geographic Feb. 70/1 Leafless trees in an Oregon farming valley come alive with lichens, including the oakmoss lichen. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1728
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