northern holly fern

/ˌnɔrðərn ˌhɑli fərn/
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Definitions of northern holly fern
  1. noun
    evergreen European fern widely cultivated
    synonyms: Polystichum lonchitis
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    type of:
    holly fern
    any of various ferns of the genus Polystichum having fronds with texture and gloss like holly
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