rhexes

/ˈrɛksiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of rhex, a fossilized, twisted fragment of a fern stem; a fern frond.

“Fossils of rhexes were discovered in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • fern stems
  • fossil fragments

Antonyms

  • living plant specimens
  • undisturbed ferns