chain fern en · NOUN
Meanings
- A fern of any of several species of two genera, in different families: ▸ Woodwardia, native to the Northern Hemisphere.
- A fern of any of several species of two genera, in different families: ▸ Tmesipteris, native to the South Pacific, also called fork ferns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chainfern | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chain ferns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Mexican chain fern · giant chain fern · jewelled chain fern · European chain fern · Virginia chain fern · netted chain fern · Oriental chain fern