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Definition of maidenhair fern

maidenhair fern

Plural:maidenhair ferns
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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."

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maid
maiden
maidenhair
maidenhair fern
maidenhair tree
maidenhood
maidenly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maidenhair fern. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maidenhair-fern
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