Fern (en. Fern)
/fɜrn/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Plant of the group of pteridophytes that reproduces by spores and often has large, compound leaves.
The fern grows in moist, shady places.
El helecho crece en lugares húmedos y sombríos.
Any plant that belongs to the fern family.
There are several types of ferns in the garden.
En el jardín hay varios tipos de helechos.
Leaf or frond of the fern.
The fronds of the fern are green and shiny.
Las frondas del helecho son verdes y brillantes.
Etymology
From Old English 'fearn', related to Germanic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cultivate ferns
To grow or take care of fern plants.
cultivar helechos
fern shade
An area with low light, typically where ferns grow.
sombra de helecho
Related Words
frond
Large leaf of a fern.
fronda
sporangium
Organ where spores are produced in ferns.
esporangio
Slang Meanings
Use of 'fern' in the context of decoration.
That room is full of ferns, it looks very cozy!
Esa sala está llena de helechos, ¡se ve muy acogedora!
Referring to someone who is calm or relaxed.
He is so 'fern' that he always takes life easy.
Él es tan 'helecho' que siempre se toma la vida con calma.