Fen: meaning, definitions and examples

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fen

 

[ fษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wetland

A low and marshy or frequently flooded area of land.

Synonyms

bog, marsh, swamp

Examples of usage

  • The fen was a haven for wildlife.
  • The fen was covered in tall grasses and reeds.
Context #2 | Noun

archaeology

A type of wetland deposit that accumulates at the edges of lakes, rivers, or marshes.

Synonyms

marshland sediment, wetland deposit

Examples of usage

  • The archaeologists found artifacts in the fen.
  • The fen provided valuable evidence of ancient human activity.
Context #3 | Noun

mythology

A type of creature or monster in folklore, often associated with marshes or wetlands.

Synonyms

marsh creature, wetland monster

Examples of usage

  • The mysterious fen creature was said to lurk in the shadows.
  • Legends spoke of a fearsome fen monster haunting the area.

Translations

Translations of the word "fen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ั„ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคจ (เคซเฅ‹เคฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schaum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก (ใ‚ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mousse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espuma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ’ˆ (geopum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุบูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›na

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pena

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณกๆฒซ (pร omรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ froรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฑั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒคแƒ˜ (qapi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถpรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espuma

Etymology

The word 'fen' originated from Old English 'fenn', which meant a low-lying field or marsh. Fens have been an important part of many ecosystems and have inspired folklore and myths around the world. In archaeology, fens have provided valuable insights into ancient civilizations due to the preservation of organic materials in the waterlogged environment. Fens continue to be important habitats for a wide variety of plant and animal species, contributing to the biodiversity of wetland ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,380, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.