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fronded

fronded

6.9
A plant that has long divided leaves like a fern or palm
  • adjective
  • /ˈfrɒndɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : frondoso
  • The fronded ferns created a lush, green border along the path.

Examples

  • Sunlight filtered through the fronded branches, casting delicate shadows on the ground.

  • In the botanical garden, we admired the fronded ferns that lined the shaded pathways.

  • The garden was filled with fronded plants that gave it a tropical atmosphere.

  • The fronded plant added a tropical feel to the garden.

  • This fronded species thrives in humid environments.

  • The fronded palms swayed gently in the tropical breeze, enhancing the paradise feel of the resort.

  • The landscape was adorned with fronded greenery, providing a vibrant backdrop to the outdoor event.

Synonyms

leafy
vsfronded
28 1.6

Having many leaves that give shade

describes leaves in fern or palm pattern rather than general leafiness
fernlike
vsfronded
6.3

Having leaves that are thin and divided, like a fern

specifies similarity to fern or palm leaf shapes rather than general leaves
leaf-like
vsfronded
4.2

Having the shape of a leaf

highlights similarity to fern or palm leaf patterns not just one leaf
leaflike
vsfronded
4.3

Having the shape or look of a leaf

focuses on fern or palm leaf arrangement rather than mere leaf likeness
foliaceous
vsfronded
  • Specialized
9.9

Having many leaves or looking like leaves on plants

points to fern or palm leaf forms specifically rather than any leafy look
foliose
vsfronded
  • Specialized
9.8

Having many leaves or parts that look like leaves

refers to fern or palm leaf patterns not just general leaf clusters
foliaged
vsfronded
7.4

Covered with many leaves like a tree or bush

indicates fern or palm style leaves rather than mere abundance of foliage
leafy-stemmed
vsfronded
5.5

A plant with many leaves on its stem

means the stem bears fern or palm shaped leaves rather than just many leaves
leafed
vsfronded
4.0

Having flat green parts on stems that make food for the plant

is specific to fern or palm style leaves instead of any ordinary leaves
leaved
vsfronded
  • Specialized
5.7

Having flat green parts that grow from plant stems

focuses on fern or palm leaf form rather than merely indicating leaf presence

How Leafy

fronded
  • Specialized
6.9
leafy
28 1.6
leafless
3 2.9

Surface Forms

fronded positive

Morphology

fronded = frond (transparent) = frond + ed

Derived directly from the noun 'frond' with the adjectival/resultative '-ed' meaning 'having or covered with fronds'.

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.