fen

/fɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wetland characterized by acidic soils and vegetation, especially peat-forming plants.

“The hikers navigated through the dense fen to reach the hidden waterfall.”

2. verb

To cover or surround something with a layer of something else, especially peat.

“The peat bog began to fen the surrounding trees with its acidic soil.”

Synonyms

  • bog
  • marsh

Antonyms

  • dryland