osmunda

/ ɒzˈmʌndə; ˈɒzmənd /

noun

any fern of the genus Osmunda, such as the royal fern, having large spreading fronds: family Osmundaceae

Origin of osmunda¹

C13: from Old French osmonde, of unknown origin

There is great diversity of opinion upon the derivation of the name Osmunda.

Polypodium fibre may also be substituted for Osmunda fibre, or a proportion of each may be used.

Here Oberon and Titania might sleep beneath a bower of motionless royal Osmunda.

It was under a branch of this Osmunda regalis that the Irish princess lay hidden, they say, till she had evaded her pursuers.

We observed some springs, with but little water however, though densely surrounded with ferns (Osmunda).

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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