Bracken
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbɹækən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bracken is a noun meaning (uncountable, countable) Any of several coarse ferns, of the genus Pteridium, that form dense thickets; often poisonous to livestock.
Meaning
(uncountable, countable) Any of several coarse ferns, of the genus Pteridium, that form dense thickets; often poisonous to livestock.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) An area of countryside heavily populated by this fern.
Word Forms
- brackens
Synonyms for bracken
Depending on context, synonyms include brake.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brake, fernbrake, bramble, thornbush, rockbrake, cliffbrake.
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