Monday word: polder

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polder (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

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Cool, I will add that to my list of good names for a home. (grith is my frontrunnner)