non-fern
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/nɑn-fɜrn/
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/nɒn-fɜːn/
not a fern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-fern' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fern', which refers to a group of vascular plants.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-fern' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'fern' to describe plants that do not belong to the fern category.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not a fern', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant that is not classified as a fern.
The garden was filled with a variety of non-ferns.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 23:50