bladder fern

blad·der fern

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blad-er furn]
- /ˈblæd ər fɜrn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blad-er furn]
- /ˈblæd ər fɜrn/

Definitions of bladder fern words

noun bladder fern a small fern, Cystoperis fragilis, with graceful lanceolate leaves, typically growing on limestone rocks and walls 3
noun bladder fern any of several ferns of the genus Cystopteris, having pinnate leaves and growing in rocky areas. 1

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Origin of bladder fern

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; so called from the bladderlike indusium

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bladder fern popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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