fronded
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6.9
- adjective
- /ˈfrɒndɪd/
- Specialized
- The fronded ferns created a lush, green border along the path.
Examples
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Sunlight filtered through the fronded branches, casting delicate shadows on the ground.
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In the botanical garden, we admired the fronded ferns that lined the shaded pathways.
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The garden was filled with fronded plants that gave it a tropical atmosphere.
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The fronded plant added a tropical feel to the garden.
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This fronded species thrives in humid environments.
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The fronded palms swayed gently in the tropical breeze, enhancing the paradise feel of the resort.
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The landscape was adorned with fronded greenery, providing a vibrant backdrop to the outdoor event.
Synonyms
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1.6
Having many leaves that give shade
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5.7
Having flat green parts that grow from plant stems
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4.0
Having flat green parts on stems that make food for the plant
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4.2
Having the shape of a leaf
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6.3
Having leaves that are thin and divided, like a fern
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7.4
Covered with many leaves like a tree or bush
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4.3
Having the shape or look of a leaf
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5.5
A plant with many leaves on its stem
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9.8
Having many leaves or parts that look like leaves
Having many leaves or looking like leaves on plants
How Leafy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word fronded comes from frond, a simple word for a large fern or palm leaf, and from the old Latin frons meaning 'leaf'. So a fronded plant is 'covered with fronds', meaning it has many fern- or palm-like leaves, which is why the word describes plants with those big, divided leaves.