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frond

[frond]

noun

Botany.
  1. an often large, finely divided leaf, especially as applied to the ferns and certain palms.

  2. a leaflike expansion not differentiated into stem and foliage, as in lichens.



frond

/ ڰɒԻ /

noun

  1. a large compound leaf, esp of a fern

  2. the thallus of a seaweed or a lichen

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frond

  1. A leaf of a fern or cycad, usually consisting of multiple leaflets.

  2. A large, fanlike leaf of a palm tree.

  3. A leaflike structure such as the thallus of a lichen or a seaweed.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • fronded adjective
  • ˈڰDzԻ adjective
  • ˈڰDzԻ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of frond1

1745–55; < Latin frond- (stem of ڰōԲ ) branch, bough, foliage
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of frond1

C18: from Latin ڰōԲ
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Leafy greens and herbs: arugula, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, radish tops, kale, dandelion, nasturtiums, fennel fronds, nettles, lovage, microgreens.

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Add fennel, shallot, a touch of honey, bright lemon and a blend of tarragon and fennel fronds, and it becomes the perfect Greek-Italian mash-up to welcome spring.

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After the rich and hearty stews of winter, I am craving lighter textures and brighter flavors, and everything I see — little green peas, thin spiky asparagus, feathery fronds of fennel — I want.

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Use it in desserts, like a unique fruit cocktail with pernod, fennel fronds and tarragon for a layered anise flavor.

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Charred palm fronds brushed against the house, leaving streaks.

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