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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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Middle English medwe, from Old English mǣdwe, oblique case form of mǣd; akin to Old English māwan to mow — more at mow

First Known Use: before 12th century

MEADOWY Defined for Kids

noun mead·ow \ˈme-dō\

: usually moist and low grassland

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