everglade

[ ev-er-gleyd ]

/ ˈɛv ərˌgleɪd /

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noun

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

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Origin of everglade

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

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
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
It was rather a restless night in Orangeade, and all were astir early, for they wanted to be at the Everglade camp by daylight.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida|Laura Lee Hope
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

Then she was not altogether insane, for there were many campers at Everglade.
Dorothy Dale's Camping Days|Margaret Penrose