bracken

/ˈbrækən/
noun
  1. A large, coarse fern that grows in open areas and woodlands, often forming dense patches.
    • Deer often hide in the tall bracken during the day.
    • The hillside was covered in thick bracken, making it hard to walk through.
    • In autumn, the bracken turns a beautiful golden brown.
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