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PRONUNCIATION OF BOSTON FERN

Boston fern  [ˈbɒstən fɜːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOSTON FERN

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Boston fern is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BOSTON FERN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Boston fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

Nephrolepis exaltata, the Sword fern, is a species of fern in the family Lomariopsidaceae, native to tropical regions throughout the world. It is common in humid forests and swamps, especially in northern South America, Mexico, Central America, Florida, the West Indies, Polynesia and Africa. Also known as the Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, or Fishbone fern — it is in the broader family of sword fern.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOSTON FERN


Bern
bɜːn
burn
bɜːn
concern
kənˈsɜːn
earn
ɜːn
externe
ˈɛkstɜːn
fern
fɜːn
foehn
fɜːn
gerne
ɡɜːn
intern
ɪnˈtɜːn
interne
ˈɪntɜːn
kern
kɜːn
learn
lɜːn
pern
pɜːn
return
rɪˈtɜːn
salfern
ˈsælˌfɜːn
Saturn
ˈsætɜːn
stern
stɜːn
Sterne
stɜːn
turn
tɜːn
urn
ɜːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOSTON FERN

Bossuet
bossy
bossyboots
bostangi
bosthoon
boston
Boston baked beans
Boston bluefish
Boston bull terrier
Boston crab
Boston ivy
Boston matrix
Boston Tea Party
Boston terrier
Bostonian
bostryx
bosun
Boswell
Boswellian
Bosworth Field

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOSTON FERN

asparagus fern
beech fern
black tree fern
buckler fern
coral fern
deer fern
grape fern
king fern
lady fern
maidenhair fern
male fern
marsh fern
oak fern
royal fern
shield fern
silver fern
soft tree fern
staghorn fern
sweet fern
sword fern
tree fern

Synonyms and antonyms of Boston fern in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Boston fern» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOSTON FERN

Find out the translation of Boston fern to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Boston fern from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Boston fern» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

波士顿蕨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

helecho de Boston
570 millions of speakers

English

Boston fern
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बोस्टन फर्न
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سرخس بوسطن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бостон папоротника
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Boston samambaia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বস্টন ফেনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la fougère de Boston
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Paku Boston
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Boston Farn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボストンタマシダ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보스턴 고사리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Boston fern
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

boston fern
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாஸ்டன் பன்னம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोस्टन फेर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Boston kavisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Boston felce
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Boston paproci
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бостон папороті
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Boston feriga
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Boston φτέρη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Boston varing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Boston ormbunke
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Boston bregne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Boston fern

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOSTON FERN»

The term «Boston fern» is normally little used and occupies the 125.666 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Boston fern

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOSTON FERN»

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Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia
Propagation of these ferns is chiefly by division, and the Boston Fern is only propagated this way because it is the asexual method of propagating a clone. In order to accomplish this, choose one of two methods. Inspect the plant itself carefully ...
Donald Wyman, 1986
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Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America's Favorite ...
Boston Fern — November 13, 1986 I bought a Boston fern last week, and as I placed it on the coun- tertop a hush came over the entire family. They were all remembering the one I brought home in 1981. Finally, my mother whispered to my ...
Erma Bombeck, 1997
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Plant Tissue Culture: Techniques and Experiments
BOSTON FERN Many species of ferns are commercially important for their uses in landscaping, as houseplants, and in floral arrangements. Classically, ferns have been propagated either from spores or by division. Although propagation from ...
Roberta H. Smith, 2013
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A bibliography of plant genetics
(689) WHICH BOSTON FERN IS BEST? PROSPECTUS OF AN EXPERIMENT TO ANSWER this question. Jour. Heredity 13 : 255-264, illus. 1922. (690) ARTIFICIAL VARIETIES UNDER NATURAL CONDITIONS. CAN THE BUD SPORTS OF ...
‎1934
5
Southern Sun: A Plant Selection Guide
... part of the day but heated by melting summer sun during the other- kimberly Queen ferns are the perfect solution. These Australian natives are much more sun tolerant than their American cousin, the Boston fern. give them a good soaking.
Jo Kellum, 2008
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Plants for American Landscapes
Boston fern, hardy outdoors only in the Deep South Forsythia surrounded by a naturalized planting of. ideal for privacy screening or planted as individual specimens on sites large enough to accommodate their great height and spread.
Neil G. Odenwald, Charles F. Fryling, Thomas E. Pope, 2004
7
The Art of Floral Design
Oregon fern is much longer and wider than Boston fern. It can easily set the framework of larger designs and is useful in covering mechanics. Vase Life: 2 to 5 days NE W see Phormium see Abies O G FE see Nephrolepis see Mahonia see ...
Norah Hunter, 1999
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Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening (3rd ...
'Dallas' and 'Kimberly Queen' are varieties of Australian sword fern (Nephrolepis obliterata, N. cordifolia), similar in appearance to Boston fern (N. exaltata ' Bostoniensis') but more vigorous and able to flourish in lower light. ('Fluffy Ruffles'  ...
Pat Welsh, 2010
9
The Art of South Florida Gardening: A Unique Guide to ...
Ferns prefer liquid fertilizers or organics like Some native ferns Boston fern, native to all of South Florida. It was first collected in South Florida by a New England botanist and taken back to Boston, where it spread all over florists'green - houses.
Harold Songdahl, 2007
10
CRC World Dictionary of Plant Nmaes: Common Names, ...
... erect sword fern, ladder fern, fishbone fern, tuberous sword fern, tuber sword fern, common sword fern The Philippines: bayabang N. exaltata (L.) Schott ( Polypodium exaltatum L.) English: Boston fern, wild Boston fern, sword fern N. hirsutula ...
Umberto Quattrocchi, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOSTON FERN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Boston fern is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Lush Life: Baton Rouge resident's garden draws birds, bees …
Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Mary Johnson's Boston fern is unusual because of its four to five-foot length. It thrives in her ... «The Advocate, Jun 15»
2
A Complete Guide To Bathroom Smells, And Their Swift Removal
... so if you've got a green thumb and the space for it in your bathroom, consider buying, say, a lovely Boston fern or peace lily, both of which will ... «Deadspin, Jun 15»
3
Urban Farmer: If you too love to look at gardens, here's an epic …
There will also be an art show and a raffle for a couple of singularly large “show plants”: a Boston Fern and a Dragon Begonia, each six feet(!) ... «User-generated content, Jun 15»
4
Yarbrough, McMahan exchange vows
... white mums, white hydrangeas, white lilies, white roses belles of Ireland, curly willow, swaying Boston fern fronds, sweeping springeri, spirals ... «Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, Jun 15»
5
Garden Guru: Tree frogs performing a concert near you
You will find them nestled in the cup of a bromeliad, snuggled down in the leaf of a canna, hidden among the fronds of a Boston fern or, in our ... «Savannah Morning News, Jun 15»
6
Covington Garden Tour Returns
There also will be raffles for some amazing “show plants” (6-foot tall Boston Fern and a 6-foot tall Dragon Begonia) and a silent auction for gift ... «The River City News, Jun 15»
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Two Covington historic neighborhoods offer tour of public gardens …
There also will be raffles for some amazing “show plants” (6-foot tall Boston Fern and a 6-foot tall Dragon Begonia) and a silent auction for gift ... «User-generated content, Jun 15»
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Exotic plant show, sale planned at Los Angeles Arboretum
During the Victorian era, no proper parlor would be without a Nephrolepis exaltata “Bostoniensis” or Boston fern. In the Redlands area, most ... «Redlands Daily Facts, Jun 15»
9
Do You Suffer From Pteridomania?
Most people favor the traditional Boston fern; however, there are many other varieties that are equally attractive. If you purchase a hanging fern ... «Sandusky Register, Jun 15»
10
Sandy Parrill: Brugmansia and its perfume too much to resist
A Boston fern grew in an old cream separator, ruffled fronds sweeping 3 feet to the floor. Rex begonias and German ivy hung in her dining room ... «Joplin Globe, Jun 15»

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