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marsh

UK
/mɑːʃ/
US
/mɑrʃ/

Translations

marshnoun
marshes
pl
UK
/mɑːʃ/
US
/mɑrʃ/
maraisTerme général pour une zone humide; plus neutre et fréquent.
We walked carefully through the marsh.
Nous avons marché prudemment dans le marais.
Additional translations
marécageS’emploie souvent pour insister sur un terrain très humide et boueux.
Synonyms
bog
slough
quagmire
moor
fen
wetland
swamp
marshadjective
more marsh
Comp.
most marsh
Super.
UK
/mɑːʃ/
US
/mɑrʃ/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "marsh birds").
marécageuxQualifie ce qui est lié à un marais ou en a les caractéristiques.
Marsh plants have adapted to water-saturated soils.
Les plantes marécageuses se sont adaptées aux sols gorgés d’eau.
Synonyms
peaty
soggy
miry
swampy
boggy
marshy

Definitions

marshnoun
A type of wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.
The marsh was teeming with wildlife, including frogs and various species of birds.
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times.
The coastal marshes provide a crucial habitat for many migratory birds.
marshadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or found in a marsh.
Marsh plants have adapted to water-saturated soils.
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