🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Palude

Pronunciation / Transliteration: paˈlude

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Marisma/maˈɾisma/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La palude ospita una grande varietà di fauna selvatica."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A wetland area characterized by the presence of water, often dominated by herbaceous plants.

    "The marisma is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including migratory birds."
  2. 2

    A low-lying area that is periodically flooded, typically found near rivers or coastal regions.

    "The marisma along the riverbanks provides essential habitat for many aquatic species."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'marisma' originates from the Spanish language, derived from the Latin 'marisma', which refers to a marshy or swampy area. Historically, it has been used to describe wetlands, particularly in coastal regions, and has evolved to encompass various types of marshy ecosystems.

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