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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Architects Smith and Gill explained the shape to AD as being inspired by palm fronds, which are found throughout Saudi Arabia.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Maison Brotte 2022 Les Murets has aromas of violet, anise frond, blackberry, and cassis that transition to flavors of red currant, raspberry, and black licorice.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Add fennel, apples, celery, parsley, and fennel fronds to dressing, tossing until coated.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Save the stalks for soup and the fronds for garnish.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Maison Brotte 2022 Les Murets has aromas of violet, anise frond, blackberry, and cassis that transition to flavors of red currant, raspberry, and black licorice.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Add fennel, apples, celery, parsley, and fennel fronds to dressing, tossing until coated.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Save the stalks for soup and the fronds for garnish.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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