Polypodiaceae

plural noun

Poly·​po·​di·​a·​ce·​ae

: a large family of ferns (order Filicales) having erect or creeping rootstocks with scattered or clustered fronds and the fertile bearing annulate stalked sporangia disposed in sori

polypodiaceous

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adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Polypodium, type genus + -aceae

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