‖n. [ F. ] (F. Hist.) A political party in France, during the minority of Louis XIV., who opposed the government, and made war upon the court party. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Furnished with fronds. “Fronded palms.” Whittier. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. frondens, p. pr. of frondere to put forth leaves. See Frond. ] Covered with leaves; leafy;
v. i. [ L. frondescere, inchoative fr. frondere. See Frondent. ] To unfold leaves, as plants. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.)
‖n. [ F. ] (F. Hist.) A member of the Fronde. [ 1913 Webster ]