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noun
- 1. land consisting of fens: "thousands of acres of fenland"
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Fenland is a noun that refers to an area of low often marshy ground. Learn more about its word history, usage, and related entries from Merriam-Webster, America's largest dictionary.
The Fens or Fenlands in eastern England are a naturally marshy region supporting a rich ecology and numerous species. Most of the fens were drained centuries ago, resulting in a flat, dry, low-lying agricultural region supported by a system of drainage channels and man-made rivers ( dykes and drains) and automated pumping stations.
Jul 2, 2024 · Fenland, district, administrative and historic county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies in northern Cambridgeshire. The district covers only a part of the drained area of the Fens, from which it takes its name.
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Fenland definition: a low area of marshy ground.. See examples of FENLAND used in a sentence.
Definitions of fenland. noun. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water. synonyms: fen, marsh, marshland. see more.
Definition of fenland noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Fens are freshwater peat-forming wetlands fed by surface water, ground water and rainfall. They are rich in wildlife, history and culture, but also face threats from water extraction and pollution.
