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Definition of maidenhair fern

maidenhair fern

Plural:maidenhair ferns
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maidenhair fern Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various delicate ferns of the genus Adiantum, characterized by fan-shaped leaflets and thin, dark, wiry stems, native to moist, shaded areas in temperate and tropical regions worldwide.

Example

"She carefully watered the maidenhair fern sitting on her bathroom windowsill, knowing it required high humidity to thrive."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

mahogany
mahonia
maianthemum
maidenhair fern
maidenhair tree
mail
mailbox

Word Origin & Etymology

The name arises from the plant's very fine, dark, and shiny leaf stalks, which historically reminded observers of human hair.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maidenhair fern. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maidenhair fern
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