1
: a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
2
: a thallus or thalloid shoot (as of a lichen or seaweed) resembling a leaf
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Trim declining fronds and old flower stems from palms but leave the green.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The feeding by weevil larvae in the crown of the palm tree can make the tree unable to produce new fronds.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Plump blossoms and spiky fronds of foliage fan out with the lushness of a farmers market bouquet, and its sturdy vine base, silk petals, and plastic parts will stand up to many seasons of use.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
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1 large fennel bulb with fronds
1 bunch celery
3 lemons
1 wedge Parmesan
5 oz.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The feeding by weevil larvae in the crown of the palm tree can make the tree unable to produce new fronds.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Plump blossoms and spiky fronds of foliage fan out with the lushness of a farmers market bouquet, and its sturdy vine base, silk petals, and plastic parts will stand up to many seasons of use.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
What to Bring to a Dinner Party Grocery List
Get at the store
1 large fennel bulb with fronds
1 bunch celery
3 lemons
1 wedge Parmesan
5 oz.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Frond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frond. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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frond
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: a large leaf especially of a fern or palm tree that often has many divisions
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