Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-merse
Noun
/ðə ˈmɜːrz/
Definition
A term referring to a type of marshland or wetland, often characterized by soft, waterlogged soil.
Examples
- The merse was home to various species of birds.
- Farmers often struggled to drain the merse for crop production.
- Walking through the merse, one could hear the sound of water bubbling underfoot.
Meaning
Moist and usually low-lying land that is frequently flooded or saturated with water.
Synonyms
- Marsh
- Swamp
- Wetland
- Bog
