male fern

noun

: a fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) producing an oleoresin used in expelling tapeworms

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for male fern

• overturn
• taciturn
• unconcern
• adjourn
• concern
• decern
• discern
• downturn
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne

Medical Definition

male fern

noun

: a fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) of Europe and North America producing an oleoresin that is used in expelling tapeworms see aspidium