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SENSITIVE FERN

\sˈɛnsɪtˌɪv fˈɜːn], \sˈɛnsɪtˌɪv fˈɜːn], \s_ˈɛ_n_s_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_v f_ˈɜː_n]\

Definitions of SENSITIVE FERN

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beautiful spreading fern of eastern North America and eastern Asia naturalized in western Europe; pinnately divided fronds show a slight tendency to fold when touched; pinnules enclose groups of sori in beadlike lobes

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

beautiful spreading fern of eastern North America and eastern Asia naturalized in western Europe; pinnately divided fronds show a slight tendency to fold when touched; pinnules enclose groups of sori in beadlike lobes

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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