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polder Definition

pol·der (pōl′dər)

noun

an area of low-lying land reclaimed from a sea, lake, or river, as by the building of dikes

Etymology: Du, prob. akin to pool

polder Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

Dutch: Only after the Second World War it was possible to throw more light on the fighting that took place in the Dutch polders.