: any of a division (Polypodiophyta) or class (Polypodiopsida) of flowerless spore-producing vascular plants having alternating sporophyte and gametophyte generations
especially
: any of an order (Polypodiales) of homosporous plants possessing roots, stems, and leaflike fronds compare seed fern
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Koru translates to loop or coil in Māori, and is based on the spiral shape of an unfurling silver fern frond, as a necklace.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 June 2025
Certain plants like ferns and calathea get water much faster via top watering because most of their roots tend to be near the soil surface.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
The new place in NoHo is about the same size, with a happy long bar that leads to covered tables, enchanting lighting, potted ferns and comfortable chairs.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Although the supplements are generally well tolerated, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to ferns, or are taking other medications—particularly immune-modulating ones—may not be good candidates, Nazarian said.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 June 2025
Certain plants like ferns and calathea get water much faster via top watering because most of their roots tend to be near the soil surface.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
The new place in NoHo is about the same size, with a happy long bar that leads to covered tables, enchanting lighting, potted ferns and comfortable chairs.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Although the supplements are generally well tolerated, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to ferns, or are taking other medications—particularly immune-modulating ones—may not be good candidates, Nazarian said.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fern
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“Fern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fern. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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