FERNY

ferned, ferny

(adjective) abounding in or covered with ferns; “the ferny undergrowth”

fernlike, ferny

(adjective) resembling ferns especially in leaf shape; “the ferny shadows of locust leaves”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ferny (comparative fernier, )

Of, or pertaining to ferns.

Resembling or characteristic of a fern, in appearance, smell, etc.

Covered in or filled with ferns; flanked or surrounded by ferns.

Source: Wiktionary


Fern"y, a.

Definition: Abounding in ferns.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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