noun

frond

Frond (noun) means a large, divided leaf, especially of a fern or palm. Example: “Fern fronds unfurled slowly in the shade of the forest.”

noun

A large, divided leaf, especially of a fern or palm.

"Fern fronds unfurled slowly in the shade of the forest."

How to use frond

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe characteristic leaf shape of ferns and palms.

Common pairings

palm frond fern frond

fronds plural

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Fern _____ unfurled slowly in the shade of the forest.

Borrowed from Latin frons, frond- ("leafy branch").

Origin: Latin

pond bond fond blond

What does “frond” mean?

The word “frond” means a large, divided leaf, especially of a fern or palm. In plain terms, the characteristic leaf shape of ferns and palms.

How do you pronounce “frond”?

“Frond” is pronounced frond (/fɹɑnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “frond” in a sentence?

Here is “frond” used in a sentence: “Fern fronds unfurled slowly in the shade of the forest.”

What part of speech is “frond”?

“Frond” is a noun.

Where does the word “frond” come from?

The word “frond” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin frons, frond- ("leafy branch").