climbing fern

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noun

any of several chiefly tropical, vinelike ferns of the genus Lygodium, having climbing or trailing stems.

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Origin of climbing fern

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

In just a few hours on Tuesday, the dollar exchange rate collapsed from 64 to 80 rubles before climbing back to about 68.
How Crimea Crashed the Russian Economy|Anna Nemtsova|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We kept on shooting for another year...and were never able to get the shot of him climbing on the horse.
‘No Regrets’: Peter Jackson Says Goodbye to Middle-Earth|Alex Suskind|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She is as confident over the phone as she is climbing across one of Ninja Warriors many daunting obstacles.
'American Ninja Warrior' May Crown Its First Female Winner Kacy Catanzaro|Rich Goldstein|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The homestretch of the track had been blocked off with cattle fencing—the kind they use at rodeos that makes for easy climbing.
Chicago’s Running of the Bulls|Hampton Stevens|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As the youngest of four siblings—all the rest boys—Healey grew up accustomed to climbing trees, eating fast, and getting dirty.
Who’s That ‘Bum’ Girl? The Brit Telling Americans How To Wipe Their Asses|Sara Lieberman|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Fern cases were very much in vogue some years ago, and this is really a very delightful way of cultivating the plants.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
Never grasp a Fern plant from above and try to pull it away, as this will be almost sure to result in damage.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
If properly dried and pressed, it is possible to preserve the Fern fronds with a great deal of their natural colour.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
He said something laughingly to the head guide to the effect that climbing was good sport and a fine test for the nerves.
Uncanny Tales|Various
A cocoanut-tree, as you probably remember, has no branches whatever to give any help to a person in climbing.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade