Marshy: meaning, definitions and examples

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marshy

 

[ หˆmษ‘หrสƒi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

land characteristics

Marshy refers to land that is characterized by the presence of marshes, which are often waterlogged and dominated by soft, wet soils. This term describes areas where vegetation is adapted to wet conditions and it can be indicative of the hydrology and ecology of a given region.

Synonyms

boggy, swampy, wetland

Examples of usage

  • The marshy ground made it difficult to walk.
  • They discovered a marshy area filled with rare plants.
  • The marshy wetlands are crucial for wildlife habitats.
  • Farmers avoided the marshy parts of the land for planting.

Translations

Translations of the word "marshy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pantanoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฒเคฆเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sumpfig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปะพั‚ะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚otnisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆนฟๅœฐใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marรฉcageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantanoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท batak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต๊ธฐ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู†ู‚ุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลพinatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moฤaristรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณฅๆณž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤvirnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ะฟะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batqฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantanoso

Etymology

The word 'marshy' originated from the noun 'marsh', which has its roots in Old English 'mersc', meaning a wet, low-lying area often covered with vegetation and water. The use of 'marsh' can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word *marska, which denotes a bog or swamp. Over time, the term evolved to create the adjective 'marshy', describing the characteristics of land typical of marshes. Marshes play significant ecological roles, serving as habitats for diverse species and acting as natural water filters. The term has been in use in the English language since the early Middle Ages, reflecting the significance of wetlands in human geography and ecology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,234, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.