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Definition of bracken

bracken

/ˈbræk.ən/
brack · en
Plural:brackens
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• noun

1

A large, coarse fern of the genus Pteridium, possessing widely divided fronds and known to rapidly colonize open ground worldwide.

Example

"The hikers pushed their way through the dense bracken that blanketed the forest floor."

2

An expanse of land heavily overgrown with bracken ferns and similar coarse vegetation.

Example

"The lost hound eventually emerged from the thick bracken along the hillside."

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• Nearby Words

bracelet
brachiosaurus
brachyscome
bracken
bracket
brahmani
brahmani river

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'braken', largely of Scandinavian origin, akin to Old Swedish 'bräken' and Old Norse 'burkni', referring to a type of fern.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bracken. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bracken
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