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fern

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɜrn/ · UK /fɜːn/

Forms: ferns

fern means: A green plant with divided leaves that grows without flowers or seeds, often in damp places.

noun

LEAFY PLANTB2

A green plant with divided leaves that grows without flowers or seeds, often in damp places.

  • A fern grows beside the stream.
  • We planted ferns in the shady garden.
  • Does this fern need much water?

Similar words: Filicophyta

Common phrases: fern leaves, fern garden, tree fern

LIGHT GREENC2

A light green colour like the leaves of a woodland plant.

  • She chose fern for the walls.
  • The fabric comes in fern and cream.
  • A touch of fern brightened the design.

Similar words: light green

Common phrases: fern green, pale fern

Questions about fern

What does fern mean?

A green plant with divided leaves that grows without flowers or seeds, often in damp places.

What is fern in other languages?

Türkçe: eğrelti otu · Español: helecho · Français: fougère · Deutsch: Farn · Italiano: felce · 日本語: シダ

How do you pronounce fern?

In American English /fɜrn/; in British English /fɜːn/.

How do you use fern in a sentence?

A fern grows beside the stream. We planted ferns in the shady garden.

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