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Etymology edit

From naald (needle) +‎ varen (fern). Many species of this genus have needle or bristle-like tips on their pinnules.

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Noun edit

naaldvaren f or m (plural naaldvarens, diminutive naaldvarentje n)

  1. Any fern of the genus Polystichum

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