Polypody: meaning, definitions and examples

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polypody

 

[ หˆpษ’l.ษช.pษ™.di ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of plant

Polypody refers to a genus of ferns that are characterized by their creeping rhizomes and broad, lobed fronds. They are commonly found in damp and shaded environments, often growing on rocks and tree trunks. The name 'polypody' is also used to describe several species within this genus that are used in ornamentation and traditional medicine.

Synonyms

bracken, fern, filmy fern

Examples of usage

  • I found a beautiful polypody growing on the old tree.
  • The garden features various ferns, including polypody.
  • Polypody is often used in herbal remedies.

Translations

Translations of the word "polypody" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polipรณdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‰เคฒเฅ€เคชเฅ‹เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Polypodium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ polipodium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปั–ะฟะพะดั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polipodium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒชใƒใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท polypode

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polipodio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท polipodyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋ฆฌํฌ๋””์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู„ูŠุจูˆุฏูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polypodium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polypodium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคšๅญขๅญ่•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polipodium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ polypodium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะปะธะฟะพะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒžแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polipodium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ polipodio

Etymology

The term 'polypody' is derived from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'. It suggests the appearance of the plant, which often has many fronds appearing like multiple feet. The use of the word in English dates back to the late 14th century, where it was utilized primarily in botanical contexts. Throughout history, polypody ferns have been appreciated not only for their unique foliage but also for their ecological roles, as they can thrive in less hospitable environments that many other plants cannot tolerate. This adaptability has led to their distribution across various temperate regions of the world.