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fernery|ˈfɜːnərɪ|
[f. fern n.1 + -ery.]
A place or a glass-case where ferns are grown.
1840E. Newman Brit. Ferns Introd. (1844) 11 A fernery..should possess..a pure atmosphere. 1863Bates Nat. Amazon I. 70 The whole forest glade formed a vast fernery. 1865N. Bellairs Hardy Ferns v. 48, I had a Fernery made for my spoils. Ibid. v. 58 Nothing but Ferns should be planted in a Fernery. 1895E. J. Lowe Fern Growing 159 For bog Ferns, a low part of the Fernery well flooded twice a day will be a good substitution for a marsh. 1969Sydney Morning Herald 24 May 48/10 (Advt.), Large fibro-tiled Home, 3 bedrooms,..toolshed, fernery, garage. |