meadow
[ med-oh ]
/ ˈmɛd oʊ /
noun
a tract of grassland used for pasture or serving as a hayfield.
a tract of grassland in an upland area near the timberline.
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meadow
/ (ˈmɛdəʊ) /
noun
an area of grassland, often used for hay or for grazing of animals
a low-lying piece of grassland, often boggy and near a river
Derived forms of meadow
meadowy, adjectiveWord Origin for meadow
Old English mædwe, from mǣd mead ²; related to māwan to mow 1
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