First Known Use: before 12th century
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meadow
noun, mead·ow often attributive \ˈme-(ˌ)dō\
: a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass
Full Definition of MEADOW
: land that is covered or mostly covered with grass; especially : a tract of moist low-lying usually level grassland
— mead·owy \ˈme-də-wē\ adjective
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Origin of MEADOW
Middle English medwe, from Old English mǣdwe, oblique case form of mǣd; akin to Old English māwan to mow — more at mow
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meadow
noun mead·ow \ˈme-dō\
Definition of MEADOW for Kids
: usually moist and low grassland
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