royal fern

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noun

a coarse fern, Osmunda regalis, having tall, upright fronds.

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Origin of royal fern

First recorded in 1770–80

Words nearby royal fern

Royal Commission, royal duke, royale, Royal Engineers, royal family, royal fern, royal fizz, royal flush, Royal Gorge, Royal Greenwich Observatory, Royal Highness

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How to use royal fern in a sentence

He is expected to spend the next few days closeted with lawyers and advisers at his home, Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park.
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But Sarah Ferguson still lives in the family home, Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, when she is in the U.K.
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The Royal Family has benefited hugely from the American blood in its veins.
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Royal Christmases have a rhythm and routine—but this year Will, Kate, and baby George have their own, more relaxed plans.
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And in a big departure from established royal protocol, Prince George might even get a—gasp—present to open on Christmas Day.
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The experience of the Jesuit fathers at Port Royal is related at length, from their own point of view.
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They were never refused, for their recipients looked upon them much in the light of a royal command.
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Fern cases were very much in vogue some years ago, and this is really a very delightful way of cultivating the plants.
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A royal decree (December 31, 1622) orders the Dominicans in the Philippines not to meddle in affairs of government.
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Never grasp a Fern plant from above and try to pull it away, as this will be almost sure to result in damage.
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British Dictionary definitions for royal fern

royal fern

noun

a fern, Osmunda regalis, of damp regions, having large fronds up to 2 metres (7 feet) in height, some of which are modified for bearing spores: family Osmundaceae

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