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meadow

[ med-oh ]

noun

  1. a tract of grassland used for pasture or serving as a hayfield.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. a tract of grassland in an upland area near the timberline.


meadow

/ ˈɛəʊ /

noun

  1. an area of grassland, often used for hay or for grazing of animals
  2. a low-lying piece of grassland, often boggy and near a river
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𲹻Ƿɲ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • 𲹻o· adjective
  • 𲹻o· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meadow1

before 1000; Middle English medwe, Old English ǣ-, oblique stem of ǣ mead 2; akin to German Matte
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meadow1

Old English æɱ, from ǣ mead ²; related to ɲ to mow 1
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In the Mournes, Mr Fisher said rove beetles and other insects "support the skylarks and the meadow pipits that come from the lowlands to nest up in the uplands during this time of year".

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The ‘Yoga, Hiking, Horses’ package, priced at $75, includes a mindful hike through Ebsen’s expansive meadows, culminating in a guided meditation and yoga session in the presence of the horses.

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“It’s great news for the state,” said Reising, speaking to reporters in a snowy meadow near Lake Tahoe.

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Neil said his sister's house was on the edge of an area of coastal meadow called machair next to the sea.

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Fen skating takes place when a meadow floods and then freezes, meaning the ice is very shallow - unlike with frozen lakes or rivers.

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