Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Blechnum

noun
Blech·​num | \ -nəm\

Definition of Blechnum

: a genus of chiefly tropical ferns (family Polypodiaceae) having rather stiff pinnate leaves with the sori linear and parallel to the midvein of the pinnae

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for Blechnum

New Latin, from Latin blachnon, blechnon, a fern, from Greek blēchnon

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Blechnum

Dictionary Entries near Blechnum

blebbed

blech

blechnoid

Blechnum

bleck

bled ingot

blee

Statistics for Blechnum

Look-up Popularity

Comments on Blechnum

What made you want to look up Blechnum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

chivy

Listen to the pronounciation of chivy

to move or obtain by small maneuvers

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Summer 2019 Words of the Day Quiz

  • a-bowl-of-peach-sorbet-with-cut-peaches-next-to-it
  • Which is a synonym of desideratum?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Bee Cubed

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games