Fern

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fern

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FERN  /fəːn/

Definition

A flowerless plant which has feathery or leafy fronds and reproduces by spores released from the undersides of the fronds.

Plain meaning

An ancient, feathery, green plant that reproduces by spores rather than seeds, found in woodlands, gardens, and almost every moist habitat on earth.

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Neutral. Standard in botany, gardening, and everyday nature description.