Ferny
/ˈfɜːrni/
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Pro Tip 1/3Nature Imagery
Use 'ferny' to evoke imagery of lush greenery and unspoiled natural landscapes. 
The artist's canvas depicted a tranquil, ferny glade.
Pro Tip 2/3Slightly Poetic
'Ferny' has a poetic feel, lending itself to more descriptive and evocative language rather than everyday use. 
Her secret garden was a hidden, ferny haven.
Pro Tip 3/3Botanical Context
'Ferny' is often used in botanical or gardening contexts to describe environments where ferns grow. 
He enjoyed the cool shade of the ferny underbrush.
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BushyGreenHerbaceousLeafyLushLuxuriantOvergrownVerdant
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