Pteris
1 of 2noun
ˈterə̇s,
ˈtir-
1
: a genus of coarse ferns (family Polypodiaceae) having variously divided or rarely simple fronds with a marginal linear continuous sorus and an indusium composed of the reflexed margin of the frond see pteridium
2
pteris plural pterises : ribbon fern
-pteris
2 of 2noun combining form
-p·ter·is
pt(ə)rə̇s
: fern —in generic names
GlossopterisOrnithopteris
Word History
Etymology
Noun
New Latin, from Greek pterid-, pteris fern; akin to Greek pteron feather, wing
Noun combining form
New Latin, from Greek, from pteris