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fern

[furn] / fɜrn /


NOUN
shrub
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Fast-spreading pioneer and weeding ferns created extensive fern savannahs.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

Some areas looked pixelated on the Chromebook, and on the Air I noticed details, like the leaves of a fern or rust on an airlock door, that weren’t as clear on the others.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 14, 2026

Five easy-to-grow plants recommended by RHS include the Madagascar dragon tree, English ivy, rubber plant, Boston fern and Sansevieria trifasciata.

From BBC Mar. 1, 2026

Inside, the gardens are divided into houses highlighting different plants and climates — from the Palm House with over 70 palms, to the fern room, to the desert house filled with cacti and succulents.

From Salon Sep. 29, 2025

After supper, he propped himself up against a fern, bit off some spruce gum for a chew, and lay there on the bank dreaming and chewing gum.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

“If you put all those ferns in, it might give the impression that people didn’t have very much taste,” explained “The Shards” production designer Cat Smith.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Certain ferns can spread quickly across damaged ground, especially where other vegetation has been destroyed.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

The forest sees 15 million visitors each year, making it vulnerable to fires -- quite apart from its sandy soil and vegetation consisting of ferns and highly flammable conifers.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Early signs such as mosses, lichens and ferns growing on existing trees was a "really good indicator" of suitability, he added.

From BBC May 20, 2026

So I finally said yes, and the three of us trudged down the path to the creek, with ferns tickling our legs and Wishbone sniffing at every little thing along the way.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor




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