ferneryn.
/ˈfəːn(ə)ri/, U.S. /ˈfərnəri/ A place or a glass-case where ferns are grown.
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1840 E. Newman Hist. Brit. Ferns Introd. (1844) 11 A fernery..should possess..a pure atmosphere.
1863 H. W. Bates Naturalist on River Amazons I. ii. 70 The whole forest glade formed a vast fernery.
1865 N. Bellairs Hardy Ferns v. 48 I had a Fernery made for my spoils.
1865 N. Bellairs Hardy Ferns v. 58 Nothing but Ferns should be planted in a Fernery.
1895 E. 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.
1969 Sydney Morning Herald 24 May 48/10 (advt.) Large fibro-tiled Home, 3 bedrooms,..toolshed, fernery, garage.
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