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MAIDENHAIR

\mˈe͡ɪdənhˌe͡ə], \mˈe‍ɪdənhˌe‍ə], \m_ˈeɪ_d_ə_n_h_ˌeə]\

Definitions of MAIDENHAIR

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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A name given to a fern, from the fine hair-like stalks of its fronds.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Adiantum capillus veneris- m. American, Adiantum pedatum- m. Canada, Adiantum pedatum- m. Common, Asplenium trichomanoides- m. Golden, Polytrichum- m. White. Asplenium ruta muraria.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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