Byssus and Beard

Byssus

Byssus noun - Tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface.
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Beard is a synonym for byssus. In some cases you can use "Beard" instead a noun "Byssus".

Beard

Beard noun - Tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface.

Byssus is a synonym for beard. You can use "Byssus" instead a noun "Beard".

Nearby Words: bearded, beardless, bearding

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