frond
noun
\ ˈfränd
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Definition of frond
1
: a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
2
: a thallus or thalloid shoot (as of a lichen or seaweed) resembling a leaf
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Other Words from frond
fronded
\ ˈfrän-​dəd
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of frond in a Sentence
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But planting the earth-friendly kelp fronds in the fall and plucking them in the spring is the easy part. — Anchorage Daily News, "Shellfish and seaweed farms are a growing industry in Alaska," 27 Aug. 2019 Visitors to the zoo on Tuesday could see Chance swimming, his snout just above the water, around the palm fronds floating in a small pool in his own enclosure just inside the entrance to the park. — John Biemer, chicagotribune.com, "‘That’s the alligator they caught in Chicago.’ Chance the Snapper’s reputation grows at new home in Florida.," 7 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'frond.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for frond
frond
noun
English Language Learners Definition of frond
: a large, long leaf
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frond
noun
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Kids Definition of frond
: a large leaf (as of a palm or fern) or leaflike structure (as of a seaweed) with many divisions
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