fern
Translation
fern
Examples
The forest floor was covered with ferns.
The forest floor was covered with ferns.
She has a beautiful fern in a pot.
She has a beautiful fern in a pot.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of plant A fern is a flowerless plant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bracken, frond.
Etymology
From Old English 'fearn', from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'feather' or 'wing'.
Memory Tips
Associate the feathery leaves of a 'fern' with the word 'feather'.