everglade
- noun
- /ˈɛvərˌɡleɪd/
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pantano
- The everglade is home to unique plants and animals that thrive in wetland conditions.
Examples
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I got a friend out In the everglades.
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Does nestor Have an office In the everglades?
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You drove her out to the everglades and then killed her.
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Do y I thinkou'm capable of tying her to her car and pushing it into the everglades?
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The tour guide led us through the everglade, showcasing its diverse wildlife and lush vegetation.
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Many species of birds build their nests in the wet, wild everglade habitat.
Synonyms
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1.9
A low wet area with trees and plants that is often flooded
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3.5
An area of land that is always or sometimes wet and has water plants and animals
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3.9
Low wet land with grass near rivers or lakes
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3.8
Low land that often floods and has trees and bushes
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An area of wet land with a thick layer of old plant material that holds water
A low, wet area with tall grasses and standing water
Wet, spongy land with moss and peat where plants and animals live
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Etymology
The word everglade comes from ever meaning 'always' and glade meaning 'an open, grassy or wet place'. So an everglade brings to mind a place that is 'always' wet and full of plants and animals, which matches the meaning 'a large swampy area'.