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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Top gratin with reserved fennel fronds to serve.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Palm fronds caught on fire and exploded and caught houses on fire.
—Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
There were a few flakes on the beach and snow nestled into palm fronds.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
One wall highlights verre églomisé panels, a handcraft technique that includes gold leaf applied to the back of glass, with palm fronds as the overarching theme; no doubt a tribute to FoundRae’s latest surroundings.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Palm fronds caught on fire and exploded and caught houses on fire.
—Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
There were a few flakes on the beach and snow nestled into palm fronds.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
One wall highlights verre églomisé panels, a handcraft technique that includes gold leaf applied to the back of glass, with palm fronds as the overarching theme; no doubt a tribute to FoundRae’s latest surroundings.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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