mosquito fern en · NOUN
Etymology
From the belief that no mosquito can penetrate the coating to lay its eggs in the water.
Meanings
- Any in the genus Azolla of aquatic ferns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mosquito ferns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
azolla · duckweed fern · water fern · fairy moss
Translations (7)
nl kroosvaren (aquatic fern) · mi kārerarera (aquatic fern) · mi returetu (aquatic fern) · mi retoreto (aquatic fern) · fr azolla (aquatic fern) · es helecho de agua (aquatic fern) · de Algenfarn (aquatic fern)