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ferny

Definitions of ferny
  1. adjective
    resembling ferns especially in leaf shape
    “the ferny shadows of locust leaves”
    synonyms: fernlike
    ferned
    abounding in or covered with ferns
  2. adjective
    abounding in or covered with ferns
    “the ferny undergrowth”
    synonyms: ferned
    braky
    abounding with bracken
    fernlike
    resembling ferns especially in leaf shape
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    Antonyms:
    fernless
    devoid of ferns
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