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staghorn fern

stag·horn fern
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stag-hawrn furn]
    • /ˈstægˌhɔrn fɜrn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stag-hawrn furn]
    • /ˈstægˌhɔrn fɜrn/

Definitions of staghorn fern words

  • noun staghorn fern any of several epiphytic Old World ferns of the genus Platycerium, having broad, often antlerlike leaves and cultivated as a houseplant. 1
  • noun staghorn fern variety of tropical plant 1
  • noun staghorn fern any of various tropical and subtropical ferns of the genus Platycerium with fronds resembling antlers 0
  • noun staghorn fern any of a genus (Platycerium, family Polypodiaceae) of epiphytic ferns with antler-shaped fronds and smaller, round barren fronds that cling to branches, wood, etc. for support 0
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Origin of staghorn fern

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Staghorn fern

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staghorn fern popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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