Maidenhair (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various small to large terrestrial ferns of the genus Adiantum having delicate palmately branched fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Maidenhair ferns were the focal point of the forest garden, with their dainty fronds adding a touch of whimsy to the natural surroundings.
- In the conservatory, a species of maidenhair had taken over one of the windowsills, its creeping stems tangled together in a verdant knot.
- Delicate fronds of the maidenhair plant quivered gently in the soft breeze of the atrium.
- This shaded section of the woodland is a prime spot to search for the uncommon western maidenhair, which only thrives in certain climates.
- Dried and preserved, maidenhair can add an intricate beauty to decorative wreaths and potpourri.