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frondent

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

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈfɹɒndənt/
  • General-American: /ˈfɹɑndənt/
  • rhymes with -ɒndənt

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adj

Meaning 1

Covered with leaves; leafy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Examples

  • a frondent tree

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin frondens, present participle of frondere (“to put forth leaves”). See frond.