SINCE 1828
Pteris
noun
\ ˈterə̇s, ˈtir-\
Definition of Pteris
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a genus of coarse ferns (family Polypodiaceae) having variously divided or rarely simple fronds with a marginal linear continuous sorus and an indusium composed of the reflexed margin of the frond — see pteridium
-pteris
noun combining form
-p·ter·is
| \ pt(ə)rə̇s\
Definition of -pteris (Entry 2 of 2)
: fern
—in generic names GlossopterisOrnithopteris
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