osmunda

/ ɒzˈmʌndə; ˈɒzmənd /

noun

1. any fern of the genus Osmunda, such as the royal fern, having large spreading fronds: family Osmundaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of osmunda¹

C13: from Old French osmonde, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Jam Chan, marketing general manager at Osmunda, a service firm that advises Chinese medical product firms on getting overseas approvals, said many recently developed tests in China haven’t gone through strict clinical trials, which means the self-declared accuracy rate printed on the products is not properly validated.

From Reuters

Peat moss or one of the coarse fibers, such as osmunda or coir used for epiphytic orchids, are good choices of organic materials that aerate a potting mixture while at the same time retaining water.

From Washington Times

Although it was against the rules, they often stuffed bracken, osmunda, and other ferns inside their uniforms and brought them home to their mothers to make side dishes.

From Literature

Beyond the ridge there was a clear pool, whose amber-colored water rested on a bed of silver sand; along one side rose the tall, delicate plumes of the Osmunda regalis.

From Project Gutenberg

For potting or basketing purposes, or for plants requiring block-culture, the materials used are light fibrous peat, special leaf-mould, osmunda or polypodium fibre and living sphagnum moss, which supply free drainage for the copious supply of water required.

From Project Gutenberg