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fen1

Syllabification: (fen)
Pronunciation: /fen/

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Definition of fen

noun

  • a low and marshy or frequently flooded area of land:a flooded fen 55 acres of fen
  • (the Fens) flat low-lying areas of eastern England, formerly marshland but largely drained for agriculture since the 17th century.
  • Ecology wetland with alkaline, neutral, or only slightly acid peaty soil. Compare with bog.

Derivatives

fenny

adjective

Origin:

Old English fen(n)

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Definition of fen in the British & World English dictionary