walking fern

walk·ing fern

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [waw-king furn]
- /ˈwɔ kɪŋ fɜrn/
- /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɜːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-king furn]
- /ˈwɔ kɪŋ fɜrn/

Definitions of walking fern words

noun walking fern a fern, Camptosorus rhizophyllus, having simple, triangular fronds tapering into a prolongation that bends at the top and often takes root at the apex. 1
noun walking fern a North American fern, Camptosorus rhizophyllus, having sword-shaped fronds, the tips of which take root when in contact with the ground: family Aspleniaceae 0
noun walking fern a native American fern (Camptosorus rhizophyllus) of the most common family (Polypodiaceae) of ferns, having simple lanceolate leaves with a protracted tip that roots when it touches the ground 0
noun walking fern Either of two species of fern in the genus Asplenium (Asplenium rhizophyllum or Asplenium sibiricum) that produces new plantlets from the tips of its leaves. 0

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Origin of walking fern

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Walking fern

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walking 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 63% 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.

walking fern usage trend in Literature

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