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lobed spleenwort

 

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Noun lobed spleenwort has 1 sense
  1. lobed spleenwort, Asplenium pinnatifidum - a spleenwort of eastern and southern United States
    --1 is a kind of spleenwort

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Lobed Spleenwort

Definition: Lobed spleenwort is a type of fern belonging to the Asplenium genus, characterized by its lobed fronds and spleen-shaped leaflets.

Sense 1 (Noun - Botany): A small fern with fronds having divided, lobed leaflets, typically found in damp and shady areas.

Example sentence: The hiker came across a beautiful lobed spleenwort growing near the waterfall.

Sense 2 (Adjective - Botany): Describing the lobed leaflets or fronds resembling a spleen on certain ferns.

Example sentence: The biologist identified the plant species based on its lobed spleenwort appearance.

Sense 3 (Noun - Anatomy): A congenital condition where the spleen has lobes, resulting in an irregular shape.

Example sentence: The patient underwent surgery to address complications caused by the lobed spleenwort condition.

Sense 4 (Noun - Local): A term used colloquially in certain regions to refer to a person with an unusual or irregular spleen shape.

Example sentence: In the local folklore, they believed that the lobed spleenwort condition marked individuals as special and gifted.

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