Meaning & use
Ferns
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Plural of fern; flowerless plants with feathery or leafy fronds that reproduce by spores rather than seeds.
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The forest floor was covered with tall ferns growing in the shade.
She kept several potted ferns on her windowsill.
A note on using this word
Ferns are among the oldest groups of plants on Earth, with a fossil record dating back over 300 million years.
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