1
: a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
2
: a thallus or thalloid shoot (as of a lichen or seaweed) resembling a leaf
fronded adjective

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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. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 June 2025 The structure features a veranda and dome topped with a waterproof palm frond roof. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 In truth, the rifles were actually palm fronds shaped to look like guns. Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 By contrast, the hooded orioles build deep pouch or pendant nests that are sewn into place with the fibers from palm fronds. Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for frond

Word History

Etymology

Latin frond-, frons foliage

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of frond was in 1785

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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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frond

noun
: a large leaf especially of a fern or palm tree that often has many divisions

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