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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Trim the root end and fronds (the branchy arms) off the fennel bulb and discard, then cut the bulb in half.
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ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Fiddle-leaf figs, with their bold, rounded leaves, pair beautifully with round motifs, while palms, with their slender, whispery fronds, are perfect for accenting more delicate or intricate prints.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Fringed palm fronds flutter in the breeze.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
As Smith and Gill explain, the shape is inspired by new palm fronds, which are abundant in Saudi Arabia.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Fiddle-leaf figs, with their bold, rounded leaves, pair beautifully with round motifs, while palms, with their slender, whispery fronds, are perfect for accenting more delicate or intricate prints.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Fringed palm fronds flutter in the breeze.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
As Smith and Gill explain, the shape is inspired by new palm fronds, which are abundant in Saudi Arabia.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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noun
: a large leaf especially of a fern or palm tree that often has many divisions
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