fernery

/ˈfɜrnəri/
noun
  1. A place where ferns are grown or displayed, such as a greenhouse or a shaded garden area.
    • She built a small fernery in the shady corner of her backyard.
    • The botanical garden has a beautiful fernery with dozens of species.
    • Visitors to the fernery can see rare tropical ferns from around the world.
  2. A collection of ferns, especially when grown together for ornamental purposes.
    • The old stone wall was covered with a lush fernery of moss and ferns.
    • His fernery includes both native and exotic varieties.
    • She started a small fernery on her balcony with hanging baskets.
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