fern
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Noun — A leafy green plant with no flowers or seeds that reproduces by releasing tiny spores, often found in shady, damp places.
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How to use fern
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Etymology
From Old English fearn, tracing back to a very old Indo-European word for "feather" or "leaf" — a nod to the plant's feathery fronds.
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What does “fern” mean?
The word “fern” means a leafy green plant with no flowers or seeds that reproduces by releasing tiny spores, often found in shady, damp places. In plain terms, a green, leafy plant with feathery fronds that grows from spores rather than seeds or flowers.
How do you pronounce “fern”?
“Fern” is pronounced furn (/fɝn/ in IPA).
How do you use “fern” in a sentence?
Here is “fern” used in a sentence: “Ferns grew thick along the shaded riverbank.”
What part of speech is “fern”?
“Fern” is a noun.
Where does the word “fern” come from?
The word “fern” comes from Old English. From Old English fearn, tracing back to a very old Indo-European word for "feather" or "leaf" — a nod to the plant's feathery fronds.
Is “fern” a common word?
“Fern” is an uncommon word in modern English.