fenland

/ˌfɛnˈlænd/
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Other forms: fenlands

Definitions of fenland
  1. noun
    low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
    synonyms: fen, marsh, marshland
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    types:
    salt marsh
    low-lying wet land that is frequently flooded with saltwater
    type of:
    wetland
    a low area where the land is saturated with water
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