everglade

[ ev-er-gleyd ]

/ ˈɛv ərˌgleɪd /

a tract of low, swampy land, especially in southern Florida, characterized by clumps of tall grass and numerous branching waterways.

Words nearby everglade

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; ever + glade

"I fancy we are on the north-western edge of the great Everglade swamp," Charley replied.
The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters|Wilmer M. Ely
The very best that could be obtained for miles about Everglade.
Dorothy Dale's Camping Days|Margaret Penrose
I know it can't go through to our bay, but it must lead up to the Everglade country where the mangroves won't be so bad.
Dick in the Everglades|A. W. Dimock
Tom was taken to the Everglade camp, which explains why the calls of the girls did not reach him.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida|Laura Lee Hope

It is in this watery prairie and Everglade region that we find the immediate environment of most of the Seminole Indians.
The Seminole Indians of Florida|Clay MacCauley