nestvaren

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of nest (“nest”) +‎ varen (“fern”). Compare the taxonomic name (nidus means "nest") and English bird's-nest fern.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛstˌvaː.rə(n)/
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Noun

nestvaren f or m (plural nestvarens, diminutive nestvarentje n)

  1. bird's-nest fern (Asplenium nidus)

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