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Definition
Marsh; swamp; wetland that is waterlogged for long periods.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to low lying, waterlogged land that is often muddy or overgrown with vegetation. While technically accurate, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing geography, ecology, or hiking routes in areas like the Mai Po Nature Reserve.
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That is a huge swamp, don't walk into it.
Do you know where there is a swamp where I can see birds?
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