paludal

adjective pa·lu·dal \pə-ˈlü-d^əl, ˈpal-yə-d^əl\

Definition of PALUDAL

: of or relating to marshes or fens : marshy

Latin palud-, palus marsh; akin to Sanskrit palvala pond

First Known Use: circa 1820

Medical Dictionary

adjective pa·lu·dal \pə-ˈlüd-^əl, ˈpal-yəd-^əl\

: of or relating to marshes or fens

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