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    Fern (en. Fern)

    /fɜrn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    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.