uliginous

/ʌlɪˈɡaɪnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to wetlands or boggy ground; growing in or thriving in wet or marshy ground

“The uliginous vegetation that lined the riverbank was a haven for wildlife.”

2. noun

a type of wetland or boggy ground

“The uliginous area was home to a diverse range of aquatic plants.”

Synonyms

  • boggy
  • marshy
  • wetland

Antonyms

  • arid
  • dry