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glade

noun \ˈglād\

: a grassy open space in a forest

Full Definition of GLADE

:  an open space surrounded by woods
— glady \ˈglā-dē\ adjective
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Origin of GLADE

perhaps from 1glad
First Known Use: 1529

Other Ecology Terms

Malthusian, anthropogenic, biomass, carbon footprint, crepuscular, niche, sere, symbiosis, taiga, tundra

Rhymes with GLADE

Ade, aid, aide, blade, braid, cade, clade, fade, grade, jade, lade, made, maid, paid, raid, rayed, shade, spade, stade, staid, suede, trade, wade
GLADE Defined for Kids

glade

noun \ˈglād\

Definition of GLADE for Kids

:  a grassy open space in a forest

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. glade
  2. glade mallow
  3. sun-glade
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