Adder's-Fern

Pronunciation: /ˈædərz fɜrn/

Definitions of adder's-fern

noun a type of fern that is often found growing near adders or snakes

Example Sentences

A1 The adder's-fern is a type of plant that grows in shady areas.

A2 I learned about the adder's-fern in my biology class.

B1 The adder's-fern is known for its ability to thrive in low light conditions.

B2 Botanists study the adder's-fern to understand its unique properties.

C1 The conservation efforts for the adder's-fern have been successful in preserving its habitat.

C2 Researchers have discovered new species of adder's-fern in remote rainforest regions.

Examples of adder's-fern in a Sentence

formal The adder's-fern is a type of fern that is commonly found in damp woodland areas.

informal I saw a bunch of adder's-ferns while hiking in the forest yesterday.

slang Those adder's-ferns look pretty cool, don't they?

figurative The adder's-fern symbolizes resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.

Grammatical Forms of adder's-fern

• past tense: added
• plural: adders-ferns
• comparative: more adder's-fern
• superlative: most adder's-fern
• present tense: add
• future tense: will add
• perfect tense: has added
• continuous tense: is adding
• singular: adder's-fern
• positive degree: adder's-fern
• infinitive: to add
• gerund: adding
• participle: added

Origin and Evolution of adder's-fern

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'adder's-fern' originated from the belief that the plant could cure snake bites, particularly those from adders.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the association with curing snake bites faded, and 'adder's-fern' became primarily known as a type of fern plant in the genus Ophioglossum.