Nostoc

[nɔstɔk]

(noun.) found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies.

Typist: Molly--From WordNet

(n.) A genus of algae. The plants are composed of moniliform cells imbedded in a gelatinous substance.

Typed by Clint

n. a genus of Alg? found in moist places.—Also Witches' butter Spittle of the stars Star-jelly &c.

Edited by Cary