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ˈmeɪd nˌhɛərmaid·en·ha·ir
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Princeton's WordNet
maidenhair, maidenhair fernnoun
any of various small to large terrestrial ferns of the genus Adiantum having delicate palmately branched fronds
Wiktionary
maidenhairnoun
Either of two species of fern with delicate, hair-like stalks, especially Adiantum capillus-veneris.
maidenhairnoun
Designating various types of moss or flowering plants.
maidenhairnoun
Either of two ericaceous plants, the creeping snowberry or the checkerberry.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Maidenhairnoun
This plant is a native of the southern parts of France and in the Mediterranean, where it grows on rocks, and old ruins, from whence it is brought for medicinal use.
Etymology: maiden and hair.
June is drawn in a mantle of dark grass green, upon his head a garland of bents, king’s-cup, and maidenhair. Henry Peacham.
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maidenhair
Maidenhair generally refers to a type of fern known as Adiantum, which is characterized by its delicate, fan-shaped leaves that are usually bright green in color. This plant is often found in tropical regions around the world and is commonly used in indoor or outdoor gardening due to its aesthetic appeal. The term 'maidenhair' is also used to refer to certain types of trees and plants with similar leaf structures.
Webster Dictionary
Maidenhairnoun
a fern of the genus Adiantum (A. pedatum), having very slender graceful stalks. It is common in the United States, and is sometimes used in medicine. The name is also applied to other species of the same genus, as to the Venus-hair
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of maidenhair in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of maidenhair in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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