boston fern

Bos·ton fern

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [baw-stuh n, bos-tuh n furn]
- /ˈbɔ stən, ˈbɒs tən fɜrn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [baw-stuh n, bos-tuh n furn]
- /ˈbɔ stən, ˈbɒs tən fɜrn/

Definitions of boston fern words

noun boston fern a cultivated fern (Nephrolepis exaltata var. bostoniensis) with odd-pinnate leaves, used as a house plant 3
noun boston fern a variety of sword fern, Nephrolepsis exaltata bostoniensis, having long, narrow, drooping fronds. 1
noun boston fern Nephrolepis exaltata cv. Bostoniensis, a fern with gracefully arching fronds. 0

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Origin of boston fern

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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boston fern popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.