fern palm
- noun
- Indian
:
palma helecho
- The fern palm is prized in ornamental gardens for its striking, palmlike fronds.
Examples
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The gardener explained that the fern palm requires well-drained soil and partial shade to thrive.
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Researchers discovered a rare species of fern palm growing in the rainforests of southeastern India.
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The fern palm thrives in humid environments.
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I saw a beautiful fern palm at the botanical garden.
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Researchers discovered a rare species of fern palm growing in the rainforests of southeastern India.
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The fern palm is prized in ornamental gardens for its striking, palmlike fronds.
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The gardener explained that the fern palm requires well-drained soil and partial shade to thrive.
Synonyms
A plant like a palm with stiff leaves and a thick trunk
A cycad plant from southeast India that looks like a palm but is not a true sago
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a palm with fern-like foliage' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'fern' and 'palm'—a palm that resembles a fern. This is a descriptive compound following normal English compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the intended plant meaning.
Etymology
The noun fern palm gets its name from how the plant looks: its long, feathery leaves resemble a fern, while the whole plant looks a bit like a small palm. So the name helps you remember it means 'a tropical plant with fern-like leaves and a palm-like shape'.
