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Definition of mossbrae

mossbrae

/ˈmɔːs.breɪ/
moss · brae
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mossbrae Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A scenic geographical location in Northern California, specifically referring to Mossbrae Falls, where spring water cascades down a lush, moss-covered canyon wall directly into the Sacramento River.

2

Scottish A steep bank or hillside heavily covered in moss.

Example

"The old stone cottage sat quietly at the foot of a damp mossbrae."

Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively encountered as a proper noun in the phrase 'Mossbrae Falls', a famous scenic waterfall in California.

• Nearby Words

moss campion
moss phlox
moss rose
mossbrae
mosslike
mossy
most

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from the English word 'moss' and the Scottish word 'brae' (meaning hillside or bank), literally translating to a 'mossy hillside'. It was popularized as the name for a scenic canyon wall in Northern California.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mossbrae. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mossbrae
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