noun Etymology: Middle English braken, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish brækne fern Date: 14th century a large coarse fern, a growth of brakes
BRACKEN
Meaning of BRACKEN in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012