Frond

usgb/frɑːnd/
noun

A large, divided leaf.

The palm tree fronds waved gently in the sea breeze.
Visual representation of "frond" - A large, divided leaf.

Often appears as...

  • palm frond
  • fern frond
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Plants and Trees

Commonly used to describe large, leafy parts of tropical plants, especially palms and tree ferns.

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The resort had exotic plants with wide fronds providing shade.
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Visual Imagery

The term often evokes images of lush, tropical settings or paradisiacal landscapes.

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Vacation photos captured the beautiful fronds of the jungle.
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Metaphoric Use

'Frond' can symbolize growth, nature, and the tropics in poetry or descriptive writing.

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Her hair cascaded down her back like the fronds of a willowy palm.
Visual representation of the word "Frond"

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