English Explanatory Dictionary

frond

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The leaf of a fern, especially a compound leaf.
  2. Any fern-like leaf or other object resembling a fern leaf.

Pronunciation

/fɹɒnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-frond.wav /fɹɑnd/

Word forms

frond fronds

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin frons, frond- (“leafy branch”).

Derived words

frondage fronded frondiferous frondiform frondless frondlet frondlike frondous frondy
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