What is another word for fenland?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛnlənd] (IPA)

Fenland is a term used to describe low-lying areas where marshy wetlands and peat soils dominate the landscape. Some synonyms for fenland include bog, marsh, swamp, lowland, and moorland. These landscapes are often found in river valleys and along coastlines, where waterlogging of the soil is common. Other synonyms for fenland may include peat bog, salt marsh, tidal flat, and floodplain. These unique landscapes are often home to a wide range of biodiversity, including rare and endangered species of plants and animals. Despite this, many have been drained and developed for agriculture and urbanisation, leading to the loss of these valuable ecosystems.

Synonyms for Fenland:

What are the hypernyms for Fenland?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for fenland (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Fenland?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for fenland (as nouns)

Usage examples for Fenland

Bright moonlight lay spread all about the house and, beyond, the fenland faded away to an unseen horizon as through veils of gold and silver, asleep, no creature stirring on the face of it.
"Hetty Wesley"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
I sent orders last night for the legions to leave their forts by the fenland and to return hither, so that the way is now open to your own land.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty
And when at length the Grendel could no more, and with a terrible cry wrenched himself free, and fled, wailing, back to the fenland, still in his grasp Beowulf held the limb.
"A Book of Myths"
Jean Lang

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