ebony spleenwort
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ebony spleenwort
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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It is a hybrid between the walking fern and the ebony spleenwort, as proved by Miss Margaret Slosson, and may be looked for in the immediate vicinity of its parents.
From The Fern Lover's Companion A Guide for the Northeastern States and Canada by Tilton, George Henry
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