fern-shaped
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/fɜrn-ʃeɪpt/
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/fɜːn-ʃeɪpt/
resembling a fern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fern-shaped' originates from the combination of 'fern' and 'shaped', where 'fern' refers to a type of plant and 'shaped' indicates the form or appearance.
Historical Evolution
'fern' comes from Old English 'fearn', and 'shaped' comes from Old English 'sceapian', meaning 'to form or create'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of a fern', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a shape or form resembling that of a fern.
The artist created a fern-shaped sculpture for the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 02:40