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maidenhair fern

noun
maid·​en·​hair fern | \ ˈmā-dᔊn-ˌher- How to pronounce maidenhair fern (audio) \
variants: or less commonly maidenhair \ ˈmā-​dᔊn-​ˌher How to pronounce maidenhair (audio) \
plural maidenhair ferns also maidenhairs

Definition of maidenhair fern

: any of a genus (Adiantum) of ferns with delicate palmately branched fronds

Illustration of maidenhair fern

Illustration of maidenhair fern

Examples of maidenhair fern in a Sentence

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 This whimsical fairy castle rises from a bed of clovers, thyme, violets, and maidenhair ferns in the back garden, one of three small castles on the mountain. — Zoe Greenberg, BostonGlobe.com, "Making medicine on the mountain," 10 July 2019 Hellebores, jasmine and maidenhair ferns all make beautiful potted gifts, too. — Sarah Bray, House Beautiful, "Unique Flower Arrangements You Can Order Online (Or Create Yourself!)," 4 Feb. 2014

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First Known Use of maidenhair fern

1833, in the meaning defined above

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maidenhair fern

noun
maid·​en·​hair fern | \ ˈmā-dᔊn-ˌher- How to pronounce maidenhair fern (audio) \

Kids Definition of maidenhair fern

: a fern with slender stems and delicate leaves

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