Definition of fallow
: of a light yellowish-brown color
- a fallow greyhound
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Origin and Etymology of fallow
Middle English falow, from Old English fealu; akin to Old High German falo pale, fallow, Latin pallēre to be pale, Greek polios gray
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined above
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1
: usually cultivated land that is allowed to lie idle during the growing season
2
obsolete
: plowed land
3
: the state or period of being fallow
- Summer fallow is effective for destroying weeds.
4
: the tilling of land without sowing it for a season
Origin and Etymology of fallow
Middle English falwe, falow, from Old English fealg — more at felly
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 2
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fallowed;
fallowing;
fallows
: to plow, harrow, and break up (land) without seeding to destroy weeds and conserve soil moisture
Origin and Etymology of fallow
see 2fallow
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined above
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see 2fallow
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Definition of fallow for Students
: not tilled or planted
- fallow fields
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