shield fern meaning

UK /ʃiːld fɜːn/ US /ʃild fɝn/ 2 syllables

shield fern (noun): any of various ferns of the genera Dryopteris or Polystichum or Lastreopsis having somewhat shield-shaped coverings on the sori.

Definition of shield fern

  1. any of various ferns of the genera Dryopteris or Polystichum or Lastreopsis having somewhat shield-shaped coverings on the sori

    Synonyms: buckler fern

    Type of: fern

    Kinds: broad buckler-fern, Goldie's fern, soft shield fern

How to pronounce shield fern

shield fern is pronounced /ʃiːld fɜːn/ in British English and /ʃild fɝn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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