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fid·dle·head fern

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cinnamon fern, fiddlehead, fiddlehead fern, Osmunda cinnamoneanoun

    New World fern having woolly cinnamon-colored spore-bearing fronds in early spring later surrounded by green fronds; the early uncurling fronds are edible

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  1. fiddlehead fern

    A fiddlehead fern is the coiled, immature frond of any fern species that is harvested for use as a vegetable. The term "fiddlehead" refers to its curled shape, which resembles the scroll of a fiddle. They are a seasonal delicacy in several regions, offering a taste that is often compared to asparagus or artichokes. They are also known for their nutritional benefits, including high levels of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

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  1. Fiddlehead fern

    Fiddleheads or Fiddlehead greens are the furled fronds of a young fern, harvested for use as a vegetable. Left on the plant, each fiddlehead would unroll into a new frond. As fiddleheads are harvested early in the season before the frond has opened and reached its full height, they are cut fairly close to the ground. Fiddleheads have antioxidant activity, are a source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and are high in iron and fibre. Certain varieties of fiddleheads have been shown to be carcinogenic. The fiddlehead resembles the curled ornamentation on the end of a stringed instrument, such as a violin. It is also called a crozier, after the curved staff used by bishops, which has its origins in the shepherd's crook.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fiddlehead fern in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fiddlehead fern in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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  • fiddlehead kapradinaCzech
  • fiddlehead bregneDanish
  • fiddlehead fernGerman
  • φτέρη βιολιούGreek
  • fiddlehead saniainenFinnish
  • फिडलहेड फर्नHindi
  • ఫిడిల్ హెడ్ ఫెర్న్Telugu
  • 羊齿蕨Chinese

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