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Monday word: polder
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ersatz-read.livejournal.compolder (pōl′dər), noun
An area of low-lying land reclaimed from a body of water.
Most common in Netherlands, where many areas of low-lying land are surrounded by dikes keeping the water out.
Etymology: Dutch
An area of low-lying land reclaimed from a body of water.
Most common in Netherlands, where many areas of low-lying land are surrounded by dikes keeping the water out.
Etymology: Dutch
