resurrection fern
res·ur·rec·tion fern
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rez-uh-rek-shuh n furn]
- /ˌrɛz əˈrɛk ʃən fɜrn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rez-uh-rek-shuh n furn]
- /ˌrɛz əˈrɛk ʃən fɜrn/
Definition of resurrection fern words
- noun resurrection fern a drought-resistant, evergreen, epiphytic fern, Polypodium polypodioides, of subtropical to tropical America, appearing to be a ball of coiled, dead leaves in the dry season but reviving with moisture. 1
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Origin of resurrection fern
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1905-10
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Parts of speech for Resurrection fern
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resurrection fern popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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