1
: a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
2
: a thallus or thalloid shoot (as of a lichen or seaweed) resembling a leaf
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Toss them into a seasonal salad of herbs, greens, and fennel fronds, with protein-rich cheese or walnuts for good measure.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
In the reception area, amid meandering pools and rock walls sowed with cascading ferns, staff members taught guests how to weave coconut fronds into sun hats and fans.
—Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Chef Rachel Miller has created a truly unique experience of Vietnamese fusion with copious amounts of New England seafood in a dark room lined with tropical fronds.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
And the hotel’s refreshed look, with fabrics designed to mimic the fronds and ferns in the lush gardens outside, is the culmination of a five-year update led by interiors expert Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
In the reception area, amid meandering pools and rock walls sowed with cascading ferns, staff members taught guests how to weave coconut fronds into sun hats and fans.
—Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Chef Rachel Miller has created a truly unique experience of Vietnamese fusion with copious amounts of New England seafood in a dark room lined with tropical fronds.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
And the hotel’s refreshed look, with fabrics designed to mimic the fronds and ferns in the lush gardens outside, is the culmination of a five-year update led by interiors expert Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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: a large leaf especially of a fern or palm tree that often has many divisions
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