Definition of Lygodium

1. Noun. Chiefly tropical climbing ferns.

Exact synonyms: Genus Lygodium
Group relationships: Family Schizaeaceae, Schizaeaceae
Member holonyms: Climbing Fern
Generic synonyms: Fern Genus

Definition of Lygodium

1. n. A genus of ferns with twining or climbing fronds, bearing stalked and variously-lobed divisions in pairs.

Medical Definition of Lygodium

1. A genus of ferns with twining or climbing fronds, bearing stalked and variously-lobed divisions in pairs. Lygodium palmatum, much prized for indoor ornament, inhabits shaded and moist grassy places, from Massachusetts to Virginia and Kentucky, and sparingly southwards. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Flexible; a willow twig + form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lygodium

lye
lye hominy
lyege
lyeges
lyencephala
lyencephalous
lyerman
lyes
lyeth
lyfe
lyfull
lygaeid
lygaeid bug
lyghte
lyghtes
lygodium (current term)
lygophilia
lygophobia
lygus bug
lying
lying(a)
lying-in
lying down
lying in wait
lying panel
lying under oath
lyingly
lyings
lyings-in
lyke

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