meadow

mead·ow

noun, often attributive \ˈme-(ˌ)dō\

Definition of MEADOW

: land that is covered or mostly covered with grass; especially : a tract of moist low-lying usually level grassland

— mead·owy \ˈme-də-wē\ adjective

Origin of MEADOW

Middle English medwe, from Old English mǣdwe, oblique case form of mǣd; akin to Old English māwan to mow — more at mow

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

Rhymes with MEADOW

Edo, Yedo