fen

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wetland with deep peat deposits, characterized by the presence of herbaceous vegetation in the waterlogged soil.

  - "The fenland is rich in biodiversity."
  - "The fen is a valuable resource for peat extraction."
  - "The fen provides habitat for various bird species."

• verb transitive

  To drain or reclaim (land), especially by the creation of artificial drainage channels.

  - "The farmers fen their land to make it arable."
  - "The government plans to fen 5000 hectares of land for agricultural purposes."
  - "The project aims to fen the marshy areas to prevent flooding."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fen
pen , den , wen , ten

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Variants

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fen , fens , Fen , fan , fang , fanlike , fans , fen-phen , fen-phens , phen-fen , phen-fens

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Etymology

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Old English fenn, meaning 'marsh, fen, bog'.

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Trivia

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1. Fens cover about 7% of the world's land surface.

2. The deepest peat deposits in the world are found in fens.

3. The Fenland in England is the largest area of fen in Europe.

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Related Concepts

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1. wetland: A land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and supports a distinctive ecosystem.

2. peatland: A type of wetland that accumulates peat, a partially decayed organic material, over a long period.

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Culture

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Fens have been significant in various cultures and literature. In English literature, the term 'fen' is often used metaphorically to describe a dangerous, inhospitable place. In Chinese culture, fen is a type of seasoning made from fenugreek seeds.

How to Memorize "fen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a marshy area with deep, waterlogged soil and herbaceous vegetation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fen' with the image of a marshy, wetland area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fens are full of fascinating flora and fauna'.

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