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noun
any fern of the genus Nephrolepis, especially N. exaltata, characterized by sword-shaped, pinnate fronds, a common houseplant.
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Origin of sword fern
First recorded in 1820–30
Words nearby sword fern
sword belt, swordbill, sword cane, swordcraft, sword dance, sword fern, swordfish, sword grass, sword knot, sword lily, swordman
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How to use sword fern in a sentence
If you don’t want to run any risks, a safer option for big green fronds is the Boston fern, also known as the sword fern.
Swap your toxic household plants for these 4 pet-friendly alternatives|Margo Milanowski|December 10, 2021|Popular-ScienceThe sword fern grows in dense, radiate clusters, all through the mossy woods.
The Mountain that was 'God'|John H. WilliamsFrances was washing the sword fern while she recited her history lesson to her mother, who was sewing.
The Spectacle Man|Mary F. Leonard
British Dictionary definitions for sword fern
sword fern
noun
any of numerous ferns having sword-shaped fronds
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