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frond

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/frɒnd/ · frond

A large, divided leaf, especially of ferns or palm trees.

Meanings

nounformal

A large, divided leaf, especially of ferns or palm trees.

ایک بڑا، تقسیم شدہ پتہ، خاص طور پر درختوں یا پالوں کے پتوں کا۔

پتھوں

pattay

Formal: پتہ

Synonyms

leafbladeleafletپتہپالونپتنا

Antonyms

stembranchtrunkتنہشاخدرخت کا تنے

Common Collocations

  • palm frond
  • fern frond
  • decorative frond

Example Sentences

The garden was filled with the lush green fronds of ferns.

باغ میں ہری بھری پتھوں کی بھرپور موجودگی تھی۔

Bagh mein hari bhari paton ki bharpoor maujoodgi thi.

He adorned the room with palm fronds for the celebration.

اس نے تقریب کے لیے کونے میں پالون کے پتھوں کی سجاوٹ کی۔

Us ne taqreeb ke liye konay mein palon ke patton ki sajawat ki.

The craftsman used fern fronds to create a natural decor.

ہنر مند نے قدرتی سجاوٹ بنانے کے لیے پتھوں کا استعمال کیا۔

Hunarmand ne qudrati sajawat bananay ke liye patton ka istemal kiya.

Easily Confused With

frond:A frond specifically refers to the leaf of a fern or palm, whereas a leaf can refer to any leaf from any plant.

Word Family

frondose
adjectiveپتہ دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Frond has 'on' in it, just like leaves appear on plants.

Imagine a large fern leaf swaying in the breeze.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "frondis" — a leaf or leaf-like part

First known use: 19th century

The term 'frond' has roots in Latin, referring to fern leaves and other palmate structures in plants. Its usage in English has been prevalent since the early 19th century.