/ Dictionary / Index S sword fern: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sword' fern" Pronunciation: [key] any fern of the genus Nephrolepis, esp. N. exaltata, characterized by sword-shaped, pinnate fronds, a common houseplant. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. sword dance swordfish Related Content Daily Word Quiz: philtrum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language