Marshy: meaning, definitions and examples
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marshy
[ หmษหrสi ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น pantanoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฒเคฆเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช sumpfig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berawa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพะปะพัะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bลotnisty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆนฟๅฐใฎ
๐ซ๐ท marรฉcageux
๐ช๐ธ pantanoso
๐น๐ท batak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ต๊ธฐ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุชููุนู
๐จ๐ฟ baลพinatรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ moฤaristรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆณฅๆณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ moฤvirnat
๐ฎ๐ธ mรฝrar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะฟะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ batqฤฑlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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