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woodsia

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the genus Woodsia of ferns.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

any fern of the genus Woodsia

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: fern

Narrower terms: rusty woodsia, fragrant woodsia, oblong woodsia, Woodsia ilvensis, Alpine woodsia, northern woodsia, flower-cup fern, Woodsia alpina, smooth woodsia, Woodsia glabella

History

Etymology

From the genus name.