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Definition of Female fern

Female fern
Female fern Female fern (Bot.), a common species of fern with large decompound fronds (Asplenium Filixf[ae]mina), growing in many countries; lady fern. Note: The names male fern and female fern were anciently given to two common ferns; but it is now understood that neither has any sexual character. Syn: Female, Feminine. Usage: We apply female to the sex or individual, as opposed to male; also, to the distinctive belongings of women; as, female dress, female form, female character, etc.; feminine, to things appropriate to, or affected by, women; as, feminine studies, employments, accomplishments, etc. ``Female applies to sex rather than gender, and is a physiological rather than a grammatical term. Feminine applies to gender rather than sex, and is grammatical rather than physiological.' --Latham.

Meaning of Female fern from wikipedia

- Female fern may refer to: Lady fern, the genus Athyrium particularly, the common lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) a lesser used name of the common brake...
- Fern Marie Brady (born 26 May 1986) is a Scottish comedian, podcaster and writer. She achieved fame as a stand-up comedian at competitions such as the...
- more common ferns) in damp, shady woodland environments and is often grown for decoration. Its common names "lady fern" and "female fern" refer to how...
- Azolla (mosquito fern, duckweed fern, fairy moss, water fern) is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns in the family Salviniaceae. They are extremely...
- Fern Riddell (/fɜːrn rɪˈdɛl/ FURN ri-DEL) (born 22 January 1986) is a British historian who specialises in gender, ****, suffrage and Victorian culture...
- Where the Red Fern Grows is a 1961 children's novel by Wilson Rawls about a boy who buys and trains two Redbone Coonhounds for hunting. It's a work of...
- Fern is an English topographic name from the Old English ‘’fearn’’. It refers to someone who lives among ferns. The name is used as a given name and a...
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- thēlys "female" and pteris "fern". However, "female fern" usually refers to the common lady-fern. At one time,[specify] all thelypterioid ferns were included...
- Fern Fitzgerald (born January 7, 1947, in Valley Stream, New York) is an American actress, best known for her recurring role as oil cartel businesswoman...