ferny

ferny
/ferr"nee/, adj., fernier, ferniest.
1. pertaining to, consisting of, or like ferns: ferny leaves.
2. abounding in or overgrown with ferns: ferny undergrowth.
[1515-25; FERN + -Y1]

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