meadow

The definition of a meadow is a large field of grass and non-woodsy plants or flowers.

(noun)

A large area of grassland which is used for pasture or to grow hay is an example of a meadow.

See meadow in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a piece of grassland, esp. one used as a pasture or whose grass is grown for use as hay
low, level grassland near a stream, lake, etc.

Origin: ME medow < OE mædwe, oblique case of mæd < Gmc *mædwa- < IE base *mē-, to mow

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See meadow in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A tract of grassland, either in its natural state or used as pasture or for growing hay.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English medwe, medoue

Origin: , from Old English mǣdwe

Origin: , oblique case of mǣd; see mē-⁴ in Indo-European roots

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