frond

UK
/frɒnd/
US
/frɑnd/

Translations

frondadjective
UK
/frɒnd/
US
/frɑnd/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "frond patterns"
Additional translations
frondéRare; en botanique, qui a des frondes ou qui leur ressemble.
frondnoun
fronds
pl
UK
/frɒnd/
US
/frɑnd/
frondeBotanique; feuille divisée de fougère, palmier ou algue.
The frond of the fern unfurled gracefully in the morning light.
La fronde de la fougère se déploya gracieusement dans la lumière du matin.
Synonyms
pinnate leaf

Definitions

frondadjective
Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a frond.
The designer chose a frond motif for the wallpaper.
frondnoun
A large, divided leaf, especially of a fern or palm.
The frond of the fern unfurled gracefully in the morning light.
A leaflike or thalloid expansion of certain algae, lichens, or similar organisms.
Long kelp fronds swayed gently with the ocean currents.