Bracken

Pronunciation: /ˈbrækən/

Definitions of bracken

noun the dried ferns of the bracken, used as fodder

Example Sentences

A1 The bracken in the forest was a vibrant green color.

A2 We walked through the bracken-covered meadow on our hike.

B1 The bracken rustled in the wind as we made our way through the woods.

B2 The dense bracken made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.

C1 The bracken provided excellent cover for the wildlife in the area.

C2 The ancient bracken forest was a sight to behold, with towering ferns reaching towards the sky.

Examples of bracken in a Sentence

formal The hikers walked through a dense patch of bracken in the forest.

informal Watch out for the bracken when you're hiking in the woods.

slang I tripped over some bracken while exploring the woods.

figurative The bracken of uncertainty clouded his decision-making process.

Grammatical Forms of bracken

• plural: brackens
• comparative: more bracken
• superlative: most bracken
• present tense: bracken
• future tense: will bracken
• perfect tense: has brackened
• continuous tense: is brackening
• singular: bracken
• positive degree: bracken
• infinitive: to bracken
• gerund: brackening
• participle: brackened

Origin and Evolution of bracken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse or Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bracken' originated from Old Norse 'brækni' or Middle English 'braken' meaning fern.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bracken' has remained consistent in referring to a type of fern, with its usage mainly centered around botany and plant identification.