naaldvaren

Dutch

Etymology

From naald (“needle”) +‎ varen (“fern”). Many species of this genus have needle or bristle-like tips on their pinnules.

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Noun

naaldvaren f or m (plural naaldvarens, diminutive naaldvarentje n)

  1. any fern of the genus Polystichum
    Hyponyms: lansvaren, zwaardvaren, smalle naaldvaren, stijve naaldvaren, zachte naaldvaren

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