adianthus
/ˌadɪˈanθəs/Now rare (US in later use)
noun
A fern of the genus Adiantum; a maidenhair fern.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in The Grete Herball. From post-classical Latin adianthos, adiantos, adiantus, variants of classical Latin adiantum. Compare French adianthe.
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