Farley maidenhair

noun

Far·​ley maidenhair

ˈfärlē-

: a brittle maidenhair of a widely cultivated variety (Adiantum tenerum farleyense)

Word History

Etymology

Farley Hill, country house in Barbados where it was discovered

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