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maidenhair fern

noun maid·en·hair fern \-ˌher-\

Definition of MAIDENHAIR FERN

:  any of a genus (Adiantum) of ferns with delicate palmately branched fronds —called also maidenhair
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First Known Use of MAIDENHAIR FERN

1833
MAIDENHAIR Defined for Kids

maidenhair fern

noun maid·en·hair fern \ˈmā-dən-ˌher-\

Definition of MAIDENHAIR FERN for Kids

:  a fern with slender stems and delicate leaves
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