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- [fur-nee]
- /ˈfɜr ni/
- /ˈfɜː.ni/
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- [fur-nee]
- /ˈfɜr ni/
Definitions of ferny word
- adjective ferny pertaining to, consisting of, or like ferns: ferny leaves. 2
- adjective ferny abounding in or overgrown with ferns: ferny undergrowth. 2
- noun ferny Of, or pertaining to ferns. 2
- adjective ferny Like a fern, having the shape or feel of a fern. 1
- adjective ferny Covered in ferns. 1
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Origin of ferny
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
First recorded in 1515-25; fern + -y1
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Parts of speech for Ferny
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ferny popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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