polder

/ˈpoʊldər/
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Other forms: polders

Definitions of polder
  1. noun
    low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands)
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    type of:
    ground, land, soil
    material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
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