frond

noun

ˈfränd 

1

: a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions

2

: a thallus or thalloid shoot (as of a lichen or seaweed) resembling a leaf

fronded

ˈfrän-dəd 

adjective

Examples of frond in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plump blossoms and spiky fronds of foliage fan out with the lushness of a farmers market bouquet, and its sturdy vine base, silk petals, and plastic parts will stand up to many seasons of use. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025

What to Bring to a Dinner Party Grocery List Get at the store 1 large fennel bulb with fronds 1 bunch celery 3 lemons 1 wedge Parmesan 5 oz. —Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025

Remove declining fronds and fruiting stalks from palms; leave the good green foliage. 53. —Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025

On east-west corridors through central L.A., the brown fronds of palms — queen, fan and other varieties — were scattered on the streets and sidewalks like carrion. —Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin frond-, frons foliage

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for frond

• awned
• blond
• blonde
• bond
• conned
• dawned
• donned
• fond
• gond
• maund
• pawned
• pond

Kids Definition

frond

noun

ˈfränd 

: a large leaf especially of a fern or palm tree that often has many divisions