: any of a genus (Adiantum) of ferns with delicate palmately branched fronds
Illustration of maidenhair fern
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebMy Elhew pointer, Traveler, once pointed a December grouse that was feeding on delicate maidenhair ferns growing where a cluster of tiny springs kept the ground clear of snow. Tom Davis, Field & Stream, 4 Dec. 2019 This whimsical fairy castle rises from a bed of clovers, thyme, violets, and maidenhair ferns in the back garden, one of three small castles on the mountain. Zoe Greenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2019 Hellebores, jasmine and maidenhair ferns all make beautiful potted gifts, too. Sarah Bray, House Beautiful, 4 Feb. 2014