mozo-mish

[< Algonk.; cf. Ojibwa monosomish moon shrub]

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Spelling variants:
moose misse, mozemize

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See 1912 quote.

1861

Mozo-mish [is] very abundant, forming a large part of the underwood in rocky woods.

1912

Indian mozemize, or moose misse.--The American mountain-ash or dogberry (Sorbus americana).