shield fern
ʃiːld fɜrn
Definition

Definition of shield fern - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
botanyTECH.fern of the genus Polystichum with shield-like soriTECH.
  • Polystichum shield ferns are common in temperate forests.
wood fern
2.
woodland fernTECH.temperate woodland fern with shield-shaped spore coveringsTECH.
  • The woodland was home to many shield ferns.
wood fern
3.
LastreopsisTECH.fern of the genus Lastreopsis with shield-like soriTECH.
  • Lastreopsis shield ferns thrive in the shaded areas.
sword fern
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Images of shield fern

  • shield fern: fern of the genus Polystichum with shield-like sori
    fern of the genus Polystichum with shield-like sori
  • shield fern: fern of the genus Lastreopsis with shield-like sori
    fern of the genus Lastreopsis with shield-like sori

Expressions with shield

human shieldn.
people used to divert attention from accusations
The politician used his staff as a human shield.
lower one's shieldv.
become less defensive or guarded
After a while, he began to lower his shield and open up.
behind the shieldadv.
in a position of defense or safety
The soldiers stayed behind the shield during the attack.
safety shieldn.
protective barrier or cover that blocks danger from reaching people
The machine must not run unless the safety shield is closed.
face shieldn.
protective cover worn on face to block hazards
Wear a face shield when working with chemicals.
shield from criticismv.
protect someone from negative comments or judgments
The manager tried to shield the team from criticism after the loss.

Expressions with fern

sweet fernn.
North American shrub with fragrant leaves
The sweet fern thrived in the sandy soil of the woodland area.
bladder fernn.
small fern with delicate leaves
The bladder fern's delicate leaves swayed in the breeze.
cinnamon fernn.
fern with cinnamon-colored fronds, sometimes eaten when young
Cinnamon fern fronds are picked in spring for salads.
coral fernn.
fern with forked coral-like fronds
The coral fern thrives in the Australian wilderness.
fan fernn.
decorative plant used in gardens and homes
She placed a fan fern in the corner of the living room.
fern housen.
structure for growing ferns with controlled conditions
The botanical garden has a beautiful fern house.
filmy fernn.
fern with thin, translucent fronds in humid areas
The filmy fern thrives in the rainforest.
hard fernn.
common fern with dark-green lanceolate leaves
The hard fern thrives in acidic soils.
hare's-foot fernn.
type of fern with furry rhizomes resembling a hare's foot
The hare's-foot fern thrives in humid, shaded environments.
king fernn.
large fern with edible stalks found in Australasia
The king fern thrives in the damp forests of New Zealand..

Terms related to shield fern

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
botanyfernfrondgenusplantspeciesbrackenhard fernmaidenhairpolypodypteridophytespleenwort

Examples of shield fern in a sentence

  • Gardeners often plant shield ferns for their lush appearance.
  • Gardeners often plant shield ferns for their beauty.
  • Shield ferns thrive in shaded areas of the forest.
  • The shield fern is native to tropical regions.

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  1. French:fougère bouclier, fougère des bois, ...
  2. German:Schildfarn, Wurmfarn, ...
  3. Italian:felce scudo, felce Lastreopsis, ...
  4. Spanish:helecho escudo, helecho, ...
  5. Portuguese:feto-escudo, feto de floresta, ...
  6. Chinese:盾蕨, 盾形鳞盖蕨, ...
  7. Japanese:盾シダ, シールドファーン, ...
  8. Arabic:سَرْخَس الدِّرْع, سَرْخَس دِرْعِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁרֶךְ מָגֵן, לַסְטְרֵאוֹפְּסִיס, ...
  10. Russian:щитковидный папоротник, щитовидный папоротник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:щитоподібна папороть, щитоподібний папороть, ...
  12. Hindi:शिल्ड फर्न, ढाल फर्न, ...

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