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felce

/ˈfel.tʃe/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

fern

  • A flowerless, vascular plant with feathery green fronds.

In a sentence

Il sentiero nel bosco era fiancheggiato da grandi felci.

The path through the woods was flanked by large ferns.

Questa specie di felce cresce bene nei luoghi umidi e ombrosi.

This species of fern grows well in damp, shady spots.

Non dovresti esporre la felce alla luce diretta del sole.

You shouldn't expose the fern to direct sunlight.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
felcefeminine · singular
felcifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Feminine noun ending in -e; forms the plural regularly in -i ('le felci').
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