"ferndom" meaning in All languages combined

See ferndom on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From fern + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fern|dom}} fern + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ferndom (uncountable)
  1. (botany) The world of ferns; ferns collectively. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-ferndom-en-noun-W0yJISJw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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