Frond
/frɒnd/
Definitions
A large, divided leaf, typically of a fern or palm.
/frɒnd/
The leaf or leaf-like part of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
The wind rustled through the fronds of the palm trees.
💡 Simply: Imagine a giant, feathery leaf. It's the frond! Picture a palm tree with its big, graceful leaves reaching out. Those are fronds too!
👶 For kids: It's a big leaf, like the ones on a fern or a palm tree!
More Examples
The fronds of the ferns created a lush, green canopy.
The gardener carefully pruned the dead fronds from the plants.
How It's Used
"The fern's fronds unfurled gracefully in the humid air."
"He trimmed the dead fronds from the palm tree."
From Old French *fronde*, from Latin *frons*, *frondis* meaning "leafy branch".
The word 'frond' has been used in English since the late 16th century, initially referring specifically to the leaves of palm trees.
Memory tip
Think of a friendly leaf that's long and divided, like a fern's frond.
Word Origin
"leafy branch, leaf"