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
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Palm trunks and fronds serve as roof rafters and thatch for houses built of adobe and mud.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
This means that fronds should be cut flush with the trunk since frond stubs are platforms where flying embers can land.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
This all-green wreath sets a tasteful tone for the season—and summer too—with feathery willow leaves, delicate fern fronds, and flower buds ready to burst into bloom.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Crab By day, this unassuming outdoor cafe made from palm fronds and bamboo serves cafe classics like avocado toast, tropical French toast, and smoothie bowls.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
This means that fronds should be cut flush with the trunk since frond stubs are platforms where flying embers can land.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
This all-green wreath sets a tasteful tone for the season—and summer too—with feathery willow leaves, delicate fern fronds, and flower buds ready to burst into bloom.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Crab By day, this unassuming outdoor cafe made from palm fronds and bamboo serves cafe classics like avocado toast, tropical French toast, and smoothie bowls.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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frond
noun
: a large leaf especially of a fern or palm tree that often has many divisions
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