filicoid

/ˌfɪlɪˈkɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or relating to ferns, especially in having leafy fronds.

“The filicoid foliage in the garden added a touch of tropical beauty.”

2. noun

A fern-like plant, especially one having leafy fronds.

“The filicoid in the vase was a beautiful addition to the room.”

Synonyms

  • fern-like
  • pteridophyte

Antonyms

  • flowering
  • non-vascular