Etymology

osmunda

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Today it means: A fern of the genus Osmunda, especially the royal fern, Osmunda regalis. Full definition →

First used 18th c.Medieval Latin osmunda
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromosmunda“royal fern”
  2. English todayosmunda

From Medieval Latin osmunda (“royal fern”). Compare osmund.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. A fern of the genus Osmunda, especially the royal fern, Osmunda regalis.

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