PALUDAL

Etymology

Adjective

paludal (comparative more paludal, superlative most paludal)

pertaining to marshes, marshy, palustral, especially designating a plant's habitat

Synonyms

• marish, palustral, swampy; see also marshy

Source: Wiktionary


Pa*lu"dal, a. Etym: [L. palus, -udis, a marsh.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to marshes or fens; marshy. [R.] Paludal fever, malarial fever; -- so called because generated in marshy districts.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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