MOSS

a cla of small herbaceous plants, the term being generally applied to a number growing together in a ma . The title is also popularly extended to similar growths of other types, particularly to some Lichens and Seaweeds. Among the “mo es” valuable as food, the best known are Iceland Mo (which see), a lichen; Ceylon Mo (see KANTEN) and Irish Jo (see CARRAGHEEN), the last two being seaweeds. “Mo ” or “Sea Mo ” Farina is a prepared granulated food in which lichen or seaweed is the principal ingredient. Mo is also employed -by cooks and confectioners instead of isingla , and by painters to make their size. [s. 401]