Examples of fern in a Sentence
Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2023
The green walls were thick with moss, flowers, and ferns.
—Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2023
Setting up picnic tables in the chilly autumn air is a great way to encourage family and friends to spend time outdoors.
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Stylish and Stately
Mossy green walls, wispy ferns, and bright orange pillows add just enough flair to take this stately porch through all the seasons.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
The name reflects the appearance of the leaves, which are tongue-shaped and part of a plant in the fern family.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2023
Rainbow bull's-eyes float in our cups like latte ferns.
—Meredi Ortega, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
During autumn and winter, the spores and fronds of several native fern species form a large part of the bird’s diet.
—Anne Pinto-Rodrigues, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2023
On Sunday, the model and actor stepped out for the Miu Miu Women's Tales short film event during Venice Days at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, wearing the brand's cashmere knit cardigan in fern green, with a pair of boy short briefs to match.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
The trees had epiphytes, ferns, bromeliads, and orchids running up their trunks, adding a furry, Dr. Seuss quality to them.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
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Word History
Middle English, from Old English fearn; akin to Old High German farn fern, Sanskrit parṇa wing, leaf
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing fern
Dictionary Entries Near fern
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“Fern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fern. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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More from Merriam-Webster on fern
Nglish: Translation of fern for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about fern
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