wetland

(wetland′)

noun

  1. swamps or marshes
  2. ☆ an area of land characterized by swamps, marshes, etc. that is preserved for wildlife

See wetland in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A lowland area, such as a marsh or swamp, that is saturated with moisture, especially when regarded as the natural habitat of wildlife: a program to preserve our state's wetlands.

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