Definition

A place or area where ferns are grown or displayed, often containing various types of ferns.

Example

The fernery in the botanical garden was filled with lush green plants.

Conversation

Have you seen the new fernery at the botanical garden?

Yes, I visited it last weekend and it was amazing!

I loved how they arranged all the different types of ferns in that fernery.

I know, right? It felt like stepping into a tropical paradise!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fernery → The word is formed from "fern" (from Old English *fearn*, meaning a type of plant) and the suffix "-ery" (meaning a place associated with or characterized by). A fernery is a place characterized by the presence of ferns, typically a greenhouse or garden where ferns are cultivated.

Memory Tip

Imagine a special place where ferns grow abundantly — that's what a fernery is, a place filled with ferns.

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