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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MAIDENHAIR FERN

So called from the hairlike appearance of its fine fronds.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MAIDENHAIR FERN

maidenhair fern  [ˈmeɪdənˌhɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAIDENHAIR FERN

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Maidenhair fern is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAIDENHAIR FERN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

maidenhair fern

Adiantum

Adiantum /ˌædiˈæntəm/, the maidenhair ferns, is a genus of about 200 species of ferns in the Vittarioideae subfamily of the family Pteridaceae, though some researchers place it in its own family, Adiantaceae. The genus name comes from Greek, meaning "not wetting", referring to the fronds' ability to shed water without becoming wet.

Definition of maidenhair fern in the English dictionary

The definition of maidenhair fern in the dictionary is any fern of the cosmopolitan genus Adiantum, esp A. capillis-veneris, having delicate fan-shaped fronds with small pale-green leaflets: family Adiantaceae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAIDENHAIR FERN


hair
hɛə
hare
hɛə
horsehair
ˈhɔːsˌhɛə
maidenhair
ˈmeɪdnhɛə
mohair
ˈməʊˌhɛə
overhair
ˈəʊvəˌhɛə
shorthair
ˈʃɔːthɛə
unhair
ʌnˈhɛə
wirehair
ˈwaɪəˌhɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAIDENHAIR FERN

maiden
maiden aunt
maiden lady
maiden name
maiden over
maiden pink
maiden speech
maiden voyage
maiden-like
maidenhair
maidenhair tree
maidenhead
maidenhood
maidenish
maidenliness
maidenly
maidenweed
maidhood
maidish
maidishness

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAIDENHAIR FERN

asparagus fern
beech fern
black tree fern
Boston fern
coral fern
deer fern
fern
grape fern
king fern
lady 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 maidenhair fern in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «maidenhair fern» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAIDENHAIR FERN

Find out the translation of maidenhair fern to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of maidenhair 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 «maidenhair fern» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铁线蕨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

culantrillo
570 millions of speakers

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maidenhair fern
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेडेनहेयर फ़र्न
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

سرخس كزبرة البئر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

папоротник адиантум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

avenca
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Maidenhair ফার্ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

adiante
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Maidenhair fern
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Frauenhaar -Farn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

イチョウシダ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

maidenhair 펀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Maidenhair fern
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

cây thạch trường sanh dương xỉ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காவற்காரர் ஃபெர்ன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मैडेनहेअर फर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kız ezmesi eğreltiotu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

capelvenere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Niekropień
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

папороть адіантум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

părul fetei ferigă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

maidenhair φτέρη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

venus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mossa ormbunke
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

maidenhair bregne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of maidenhair fern

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAIDENHAIR FERN»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAIDENHAIR FERN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about maidenhair fern

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAIDENHAIR FERN»

Discover the use of maidenhair fern in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to maidenhair fern and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Introductory Botany: Plants, People, and the Environment, ...
With a little care and attention, you can maintain a delicate maidenhair fern ( Adiantum) indoors even if you live in a small apartment or a dormitory (see photograph). Most of the approximately 200 species of maidenhair ferns are native to ...
Linda Berg, 2007
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Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West
Maidenhair Tern Common Fern Family Adiantum peoatum Polypodiaceae Maidenhair fern is easily distinguished from other ferns by its wiry, shiny black or dark brown stems, which stand out in bold contrast to the plant's delicate green leaves.
Gregory L. Tilford, 1997
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Growing Native Hawaiian Plants: A How-to Guide for the Gardener
In the carefullv planned canoe-building ceremony, the selected tree was ceremonially cut, and then the stump was covered with 'ekaha before the trunk was shaped with an adze into a canoe. Native Hawaiian maidenhair fern. Note the shape ...
Heidi Leianuenue Bornhorst, 2005
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Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin
Height 12 to 24 inches Description Maidenhair fern has horizontal, lacy, fan- shaped, arching branches and wiry, black stems. The individual fronds are green and fan- shaped with black petioles, and they turn golden-yellow in fall. Landscape ...
Lynn M. Steiner
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CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names: Common Names, ...
English: delta maidenhair, fine maidenhair fern, delta maidenhair fern Japan: karakusa-horai-shida (karakusa = an Arabian decorative design) A. tenerum Sw. English: brittle maidenhair fern, maidenhair fern A. venustum D. Don English: ...
Umberto Quattrocchi, 1999
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Plants of British Columbia: Scientific and Common Names of ...
... maidenhair — » maidenhair fern fem, male — » male fem fem, marginal wood — » marginal wood fern fem, Mexican mosquito — » Mexican mosquito fem fem, mountain — » mountain fem fem, mountain bladder — » mountain bladder fern ...
Hong Qian, K. Klinka, 1998
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Endangered Wildlife and Plants of the World
Papo's Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum vivesii) ESA: Endangered IUCN: Endangered Class: Pteropsida Order: Filicales Family: Adiantaceae Height: Up to 28 in. (71 cm) Fronds: Dull green with a lustrous purple-black stalk, spear-shaped, 8-11 in.
Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2001
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The Herbalist in the Kitchen
Maidenhair fern is sometimes listed as Adiatum capillus-veneris, but that name may refer to a European species. Colombia: Caballera de Venus, cilantrillo France: Capillaire, cheveux de Ve'nus Germany: Frauenhaar Italy: Capilera Mexico: ...
Gary Allen, 2007
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A Field Guide to Ferns and Their Related Families: ...
Other Interest1ng Ma1denha1r Ferns WESTERN MAIDENHAIR FERN (Aleut1an Ma1denha1r Fern) Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) Paris Synonym: Adiantum pedatum L. var. or ssp. aleuticum Primarily a w. U.S. species, from Alaska to Ariz, and ...
Boughton Cobb, Cheryl Lowe, 2005
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Ferns: Wild Things Make a Comeback in the Garden
NORTHEAST Adiantum pedatum Maidenhair fern Athyrium filix-femina Lady Fern Dryopteris filix-mas Male Fern Dryopteris goldiana Goldie's Fern Gymnocarpium dryopteris Oak Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris Ostrich Fern Osmunda ...
C. Colston Burrell, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAIDENHAIR FERN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term maidenhair fern is used in the context of the following news items.
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They climbed out of the bog:
The maidenhair fern needs attentive watering in summer when first planted and space to expand unimpeded, but its foliar swirls are among the ... «The News Journal, Jul 15»
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Alan Titchmarsh on being a housewives' favourite: 'My wife doesn't …
"Elton John once asked me about his maidenhair fern," says Alan. "Funnily enough, I went to see him last year for Britain's Best Back Garden ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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13 Creative Ideas For A Bathroom Makeover
Finish on a strong note with an on-trend two-tone stool, graphic towel and maidenhair fern in a black pot. 10. Nautical details. Nautical lighting ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
4
Five Favorite Ferns
Number Uno on my list is our native Maidenhair fern. What's not to like about it? The contortion it goes through when it emerges in the spring ... «Steuben Courier, Jul 15»
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Adrian Higgins's 5 favorite ferns
The maidenhair fern needs attentive watering in summer when first planted and space to expand unimpeded, but its foliar swirls are among the ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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Garden Views: Ground covers good for yard's problem spots
Two particularly nice ferns when planted in a woodland setting are the maidenhair fern (Adiantum) and Japanese painted Fern (Athyrium ... «ABC Newspapers, Jun 15»
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Ferns by the dozens for Oregon gardeners
“If you have rhododendrons, consider planting the Himalayan maidenhair fern in the shade beneath,” he suggests. “This fern will spread to form ... «The Register-Guard, Jun 15»
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Companion Planting: Perennials from Spring to Fall
Add fine, bright green texture of Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) or a large, blue grey foliage of a Hosta such as Halcyon or Krossa Regal ... «Cape May County Herald, Jun 15»
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Revival of coontie gives hope for atala butterflies
Ferns also like it in this soil; we have a nice stand of maidenhair fern and leatherwood fern growing along this north facing brick foundation. «Tallahassee.com, Jun 15»
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Reconnecting to the past on Clements Mtn.
... young mind, but I still like to think there are things lurking out there, where the moss and maidenhair fern grow, just waiting to be discovered. «Lake Placid News, Jun 15»

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