Plural of frond; large compound leaves or leaf-like structures, especially those of ferns, palms, and other plants.
From Latin 'fronds,' originally meaning leaves or leafy branches. The term specialized in botanical English to refer specifically to the distinctive large compound leaves of ferns and similar plants.
Palm fronds appear in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics as symbols of victory and eternal life—literally waving botanical trophies!
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