ferny

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective abounding in or covered with ferns
  2. adjective resembling ferns especially in leaf shape

Etymology

From Middle English ferny, from Old English fearniġ, equivalent to fern + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ferned

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