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
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Artisans scale the trunks with ropes and spikes to reach the greenish base of each frond.
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Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Loved for their dramatic and textured fronds, ferns bring character and dimension to outdoor garden spaces.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
For a pretty presentation, save some of the green fennel fronds to use as a garnish.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The jungle is seductively aglow, chartreuse palm fronds backlit by the setting sun.
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Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 June 2026
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Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Loved for their dramatic and textured fronds, ferns bring character and dimension to outdoor garden spaces.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
For a pretty presentation, save some of the green fennel fronds to use as a garnish.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The jungle is seductively aglow, chartreuse palm fronds backlit by the setting sun.
—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 June 2026
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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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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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