ferny

adjective

ˈfərnē 

ˈfə̄nē, 

ˈfəinē, 

-ni

usually -er/-est

1

: of or abounding in ferns

2

: fernlike

the ferny shadows of locust leaves

—W. V. T. Clark

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from fern + -y

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Rhymes for ferny

• burnie
• gurney
• journey
• tourney
• attorney
• mcburney