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helecho

fern

noun eh-LEH-choh Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Origin: Latin filix, filicis (fern), via a Vulgar Latin diminutive

Usage Note

Helecho is the general Spanish word for any fern plant. The initial h is silent, so the word begins with the 'e' vowel. The plural helechos is regular and the masculine gender is fixed.

Examples

"Los helechos crecen mejor en ambientes húmedos y con sombra."

Natural Translation

Ferns grow best in humid, shaded environments.

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