Ferny: meaning, definitions and examples
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ferny
[ หfษrni ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น ferrugento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช rostig
๐ฎ๐ฉ karat
๐บ๐ฆ ััะถะฐะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rdzawy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใณใ
๐ซ๐ท rouillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ oxidado
๐น๐ท paslฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ น์จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฏุฆ
๐จ๐ฟ rezavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rezavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็้็
๐ธ๐ฎ rjav
๐ฎ๐ธ ryรฐgaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ paslฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ oxidado
Word origin
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.
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- 38528 pasteurize
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