adiantiform

/ˌadɪˈæntɪfɔːrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or having the structure of the genus Adiantum (maidenhair ferns)

“The adiantiform fronds added a delicate touch to the forest floor.”

2. noun

A plant or organism resembling a maidenhair fern, especially in frond structure

“The botanist studied the unique adiantiform species in the remote region.”

Synonyms

  • fern-like
  • maidenhair

Antonyms

  • non-vascular
  • woody