fens Antonyms
Meaning of fens
fens
low land that is covered wholly or partly with water unless artificially drained and that usually has peaty alkaline soil and characteristic flora (as of sedges and reeds)
fens Sentence Examples
- The fens of East Anglia are a vast, marshy wetland habitat.
- The Fens are home to a diverse range of birdlife, including bitterns, marsh harriers, and lapwings.
- Draining the fens has led to subsidence and other environmental problems.
- The Fens have been the subject of extensive archaeological research, revealing human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.
- The Fenland Black Cattle are a rare breed of cattle adapted to the wet fenland environment.
- The Isle of Ely is a region of the Fens known for its rich history and distinctive architecture.
- The Fens have inspired numerous works of literature and music, including George Eliot's "The Mill on the Floss."
- The Fenland Museum in Wisbech tells the story of the Fens and its people.
- The Fens are a protected area, recognized for their ecological and cultural significance.
- Walking trails and cycle routes provide visitors with opportunities to explore the beauty of the Fens.
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low land that is covered wholly or partly with water unless artificially drained and that usually has peaty alkaline soil and characteristic flora (as of sedges
marshes, wetlands, swamps,bogs, slues, muds, marshlands, muskegs, mires, morasses
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The fens of East Anglia are a vast, marshy wetland habitat.
The Fens are home to a diverse range of birdlife, including bitterns, marsh harriers, and lapwings.
Draining the fens has led to subsidence and other environmental problems.
The Fens have been the subject of extensive archaeological research, revealing human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.
