Homophones for lichen, liken

lichen / liken [ˈlaikən]

lichen – n. – Botany 1. a type of liverwort; 2. Pathology – a skin condition characterized by reddish, solid papules or a limited area; 3. a callous area on the leg of a horse or other animal

liken – v. – 1. compare as similar; 2. repute to be; 3. resemble, symbolize