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fronded

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈfɹɒndɪd/

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adj

Meaning 1

Bearing fronds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1912, John Muir, The Yosemite, Chapter 5: The Trees of the Valley, The branches, outspread in flat plumes and, beautifully fronded, sweep gracefully downward and outward, [...] .
  • 1966, Malacological Society of Australia, Malacological Society of Australia, Issues 1-10, page 27, On the other hand there is in the author's collection a specimen with single nodules only from 40 fathoms off Wollongong, but more fronded than most shore dwelling forms, [...]

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From frond + -ed.