furzeling

/ˈfəːzəlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

the smell or appearance of a marshy or swampy area, especially after the winter thaw, characterized by the growth of new vegetation and the release of trapped gases

“The farmer was greeted by the strong smell of furzeling as he entered the wet meadow.”

Synonyms

  • furze
  • furzy

Antonyms

  • aridity
  • desert