What does FROND mean?

Frond

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large, divided leaf, especially of a fern or palm.

Pronunciation (US): /frɑnd/

Pronunciation (UK): /frɒnd/

Origin and Usage: The word "frond" comes from the Latin word "frons," which means "leafy branch." It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to the large, divided leaves of ferns and palms. The word is commonly used in botany and biology to describe the foliage of plants.

Synonyms: Leaf, foliage, blade, palm leaf, fern leaf

Related Words: Flora, flora, flora, flora

Example Sentences:

1. The fronds of the palm tree rustled in the breeze.
2. The ferns in the forest had fronds that were several feet long.
3. The botanist carefully examined the frond of the rare plant.
4. She used the frond of the palm tree to fan herself in the heat.
5. The fronds of the ferns provided shelter for the small animals in the forest.