Scented Fern (Noun)
Meaning 1
Sweetly scented African fern with narrow bipinnate fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Fern of eastern North America with pale green fronds and an aroma like hay.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The scented fern grew abundantly in the shaded areas of the forest, its delicate fronds swaying gently in the breeze.
- As I walked through the woods, I caught a whiff of the sweet, hay-like aroma of the scented fern that grew along the trail.
- The scented fern's pale green fronds added a touch of elegance to the garden, and its fragrance was a bonus.
- In the early morning, the dew-covered scented fern fronds released their fragrance, filling the air with a fresh, earthy scent.
- The scented fern was a favorite among local botanists, who prized its unique aroma and delicate beauty.