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frond

noun \ ˈfränd \
|Updated on: 22 Jun 2018

Definition of frond

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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fronded

play \ˈfrän-dəd\ adjective

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Origin and Etymology of frond

Latin frond-, frons foliage

Other Botany Terms

annual, burgeon, chloroplast, nomenclature, succulent, sylvan, xylem

FROND Defined for English Language Learners

frond

noun

Definition of frond for English Language Learners

  • : a large, long leaf

FROND Defined for Kids

frond

noun \ ˈfränd \

Definition of frond for Students

: a large leaf (as of a palm or fern) or leaflike structure (as of a seaweed) with many divisions

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