fern

noun

\ˈfərn

Definition of fern

: any of a division (Filicophyta) or class (Filicopsida) of flowerless spore-producing vascular plants having alternating sporophyte and gametophyte generations especially : any of an order (Filicales) of homosporous plants possessing roots, stems, and leaflike fronds — compare seed fern

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Judas broods and boozes, Pilate tends to a fern, and in general their infinite term of confinement to darkness pretty much wiles itself away. — Max Maller, Chicago Reader, "The Book of Maggie follows an epic quest to preserve Armageddon," 24 May 2018 The restaurant, which opened in 1933, is tucked into a patio encircled by palm trees, orchids, birds of paradise, bougainvillea and ferns. — Elizabeth Zach, chicagotribune.com, "Cuernavaca: A side trip into opulence, only an hour away from Mexico's capital," 9 Apr. 2018 Its star ingredient — Scottish fern — might be able to protect cellular DNA from the harmful effects of UV exposure, a detail Dr. Golueke uncovered in his reading of medical literature. — Kari Molvar, New York Times, "Direct From Europe: High-Tech Holistic Skincare," 26 Feb. 2018 Traces of fern leaves and spores were also discovered in Oetzi’s stomach. — Washington Post, "Ancient ‘Iceman’ shows signs of a well-balanced last meal," 13 July 2018 Traces of fern leaves and spores were also discovered in Oetzi's stomach. — NBC News, "Insides of ancient 'Iceman' shows signs of a well-balanced last meal," 12 July 2018 The department said on Twitter that previously released video footage of a suspect attempting to steal hanging fern baskets led to his identification. — Darcy Costello, The Courier-Journal, "Dude, here's your gnome: Police recover property from Highlands thefts," 5 July 2018 Pierson grows and exports a large percentage of the United States’ fern plants every year. — Ellie Rushing, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Florida towns' claims to fame: We're No. 1," 3 July 2018 Related stories from Miami Herald Field biologist treks through tropical hardwood hammocks to collect rare fern spores Florida Forever? — Jim Turner, miamiherald, "Court says Legislature defied voters by diverting money meant to buy, preserve land," 15 June 2018

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