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bracken

Pronunciation: /ˈbrak(ə)n/
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Definition of bracken

noun

[mass noun]
  • a tall fern with coarse lobed fronds, which occurs worldwide and can cover large areas.
    • Pteridium aquilinum, family Dennstaedtiaceae (or Hypolepidaceae)
  • informal any large coarse fern resembling bracken.

Origin:

Middle English: of Scandinavian origin; related to Danish bregne, Swedish bräken

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Definition of bracken in the US English dictionary
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