WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

genus onychium

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun genus onychium has 1 sense
  1. Onychium, genus Onychium - small terrestrial ferns of Old World tropics and subtropics: claw ferns; sometimes placed in family Cryptogrammataceae
    --1 is a kind of fern genus
    --1 is a member of Pteridaceae, family Pteridaceae

Definitions from the Web

Genus Onychium

Noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Dryopteridaceae, consisting of ferns commonly known as claw ferns.

Example sentence:

The genus Onychium includes various species of ferns with distinctive claw-shaped leaves.

Adjective

Referring to or characteristic of the genus Onychium.

Example sentence:

The onychium fern in my garden displayed its beautiful fronds.

Local Usage:

In certain regions, the term "genus Onychium" may be used to refer specifically to the Onychium japonicum species, which is native to Japan.

Example sentence (local usage):

The genus Onychium is highly prized in traditional Japanese gardens for its delicate appearance and graceful growth.

Related products on Amazon:

genus ondatra genus oniscus genus onobrychis genus onoclea genus ononis genus onopordon genus onopordum genus onosmodium genus onychium genus onychogalea genus onychomys genus opheodrys genus ophiodon genus ophioglossum genus ophiophagus genus ophisaurus genus ophrys

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus