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marsh

 
pronunciation:
marsh
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part of speech: noun
definition: A marsh is an area of land that is very wet and usually has tall grass growing on it in different places.
On a summer evening, you can hear the sounds of many little frogs that live in the marsh.
 
synonyms:
swamp, wetlands
derivation: marshlike (adj.)
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