Fronds Meaning in English

word · lemma: frond

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Definition

Fronds are the large, divided leaves of plants like ferns and palm trees. They are usually long and feather-shaped.

Usage & Nuances

'Fronds' is used mainly for ferns, palms, and some seaweeds; it's a botanical term, more formal than 'leaf.' Usually refers to leaves that are large and divided. Do not use 'fronds' for other plant leaves like those of roses or oak trees.

• Spanish: frondas - hojas de helecho (botánica)
• Portuguese (BR): frondes - folhas de samambaia (botânica)
• Portuguese (PT): frondes - folhas de fetos (botânica)
• Chinese (Simplified): 叶片（多指蕨类植物或棕榈树的大叶子）
• Chinese (Traditional): 葉片（多指蕨類植物或棕櫚樹的大葉子）
• Hindi: फ्रॉन्ड्स - फर्न के पत्ते
• Arabic: سعف (أوراق السرخس أو النخيل)
• Bengali: ফ্রন্ড - বৃহৎ পত্র (ফার্ন বা তালগাছের)
• Russian: вайи - листья (папоротника или пальмы)
• Japanese: 葉（よう）（シダやヤシの大きな葉）
• Vietnamese: lá (dương xỉ - cọ)
• Korean: 잎사귀 (양치류나 야자수의 큰 잎)
• Turkish: yaprak (eğrelti otu veya palmiye ağacının)
• Urdu: پتیاں (فرن یا کھجور کے بڑے پتے)
• Indonesian: daun majemuk (pakis atau pohon palem)

Example Sentences

The fern has long, green fronds.

basic

Palm trees have large fronds at the top.

basic

We used fronds to make a small shelter.

basic

He carefully examined the pattern on each of the fern's delicate fronds.

natural

The sunlight filtered softly through the palm fronds overhead.

natural

After the storm, many fronds had broken off and littered the ground.

natural