Ferny: meaning, definitions and examples

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ferny

 

[ หˆfษœrni ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

botanical description

The term 'ferny' refers to the qualities or characteristics associated with ferns, which are non-flowering vascular plants. Ferny plants are known for their fronds, which are often feathery or divided into smaller leaf-like structures. They thrive in moist, shaded environments and contribute to the biodiversity of many ecosystems. The word can also describe landscapes or gardens that prominently feature ferns, giving them a lush, green appearance.

Synonyms

fernlike, leafy, luscious

Examples of usage

  • The garden is filled with ferny plants that add a tropical feel.
  • She decorated the room with ferny accents for a natural look.
  • The ferny undergrowth is teeming with various wildlife.

Translations

Translations of the word "ferny" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferrugento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เค—เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rostig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ั€ะถะฐะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rdzawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Œ†ใณใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rouillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oxidado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paslฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…น์Šจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rezavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿ้”ˆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rjav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ryรฐgaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paslฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oxidado

Etymology

The word 'ferny' originates from the noun 'fern', which has roots in Old English 'fearn', deriving from a Proto-Germanic term '*farna' and further back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*dสฐer-', meaning 'to hold' or 'support'. Ferns are ancient plants that have existed for over 360 million years, and they are among the first vascular plants. The adjective 'ferny' began to be used to describe attributes or environments dominated by these plants, particularly in the 19th century as botany became a more popular field of study.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,526, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.