brackmard

/ˈbrækˌmɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A marshy area or a tract of land subject to periodic flooding.

“The hikers had to navigate through the dense brackmard to reach the other side of the river.”

2. noun

In English place names, a brackmard is a marshy area or a tract of land subject to periodic flooding, especially one near a settlement or a road.

“The village was built near a brackmard to facilitate the local transportation and trade.”

Synonyms

  • fen
  • marsh
  • swamp

Antonyms

  • dryland
  • highland