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maidenhair fern
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˌmeɪ.dən.heə ˈfɜːn/ us /ˈmeɪ.dən.her ˌfɝːn/(also maidenhair)
a kind of fern (= a green plant with long stems, leaves like feathers, and no flowers) that has leaves that are divided into many small parts and is often grown indoors or in gardens:
A dry stone wall makes the perfect home for maidenhair ferns.
He headed for a short, thick clump of maidenhair fern.
A few ferns, such as most spleenworts and some maidenhairs, prefer alkaline soil.
A shady bathroom makes a good home for the graceful maidenhair fern.
The delicate maidenhair fern has fronds that resemble a palm and fingers.
Some ferns, like the maidenhair fern, are really tiny with delicate fronds.
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