# fern

**Pronunciation:** /fɜːrn/ · FERN

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A flowerless vascular plant that reproduces via spores and typically has feathery, divided leaves known as fronds.

## Examples

- The botanist identified the rare fern growing near the waterfall.
- She decided to hang a Boston fern in the corner of her living room.
- Ancient fossilized fern leaves were discovered in the sedimentary rock layers.

## Synonyms

- plant — A broad, general term for any member of the plant kingdom.
- foliage — Refers collectively to the leaves of plants, often used in gardening or design.

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