Frond: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe the leaf-like part of a fern or similar plants. Fronds are often divided into smaller sections.

• The garden was filled with the delicate fronds of ferns.
• A large frond hung over the edge of the pot.

A general term for the green, flat part of a plant that is typically responsible for photosynthesis. It is the simplest and most commonly used term for this part of a plant.

• A single leaf fell from the tree.
• The cookbook had a recipe on every leaf.

Describes the leaves of a plant collectively. Often used in a broader sense to talk about the greenery of trees and shrubs.

• The autumn foliage turned the park into a sea of red and gold.
• Thick foliage provided ample shade in the backyard.

Refers to the flat, usually elongated part of a leaf or grass. It can also mean the cutting edge of a tool or weapon.

• The blades of grass glistened with morning dew.
• He carefully examined the blade of the knife.