Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
filicidal
Adjective
/ˌfɪlɪˈsaɪdəl/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by the killing of ferns.
Examples
- The application of a filicidal substance in the garden helped manage the fern overgrowth.
- Some chemicals are specifically designed to be filicidal, targeting ferns without harming other plants.
Meaning
The term describes actions or substances that harm or destroy ferns, which are a type of plant.
Synonyms
- Fern-killing
- Fern-destructive
