bracken
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/ˈbrækən/
large fern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bracken' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'brækni', where 'bræk-' meant 'fern'.
Historical Evolution
'brækni' transformed into the Middle English word 'braken', and eventually became the modern English word 'bracken'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fern', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large, coarse fern, especially Pteridium aquilinum, found in temperate and tropical regions.
The hillside was covered in dense bracken.
Synonyms
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