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spleenwort
[ spleen-wurt, -wawrt ]
noun
- any of various temperate and tropical ferns of the genera Asplenium and Diplazium, certain species of which are grown as ornamentals.
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Origin of spleenwort1
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Example Sentences
The Sea Spleenwort is hardly ever found at a great distance from the sea.
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In the crevices of lofty cliffs the Mountain Spleenwort approaches maturity.
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The Mountain Spleenwort is one of a class which has irregularly clustered fronds.
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Occasionally in their companionship we find the delicate and attractive Narrow-leaved Spleenwort.
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If we make an expedition to the woods early in July we may, perhaps, find some plants of the Narrow-leaved Spleenwort.
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