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polypody
noun
poly·po·dy
ˈpä-lə-ˌpō-dē 
plural polypodies
: any of a genus (Polypodium) of chiefly epiphytic ferns with creeping rhizomes
especially
: either of two ferns (P. vulgare of Eurasia and P. virginianum of North America) with relatively narrow entire segments
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“Polypody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypody. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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