"pocosin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /pəˈkoʊsən/ Forms: pocosins [plural]
Etymology: From an unknown Algonquian word, sometimes suggested to be one meaning "opening out" (the widening of a river, related to Ojibwe baakisin (“it is left open”)), or "swamp on a hill". Alternatively, perhaps related to Abenaki pôgwaso (“very shallow”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|alg|-}} Algonquian, {{m+|oj|baakisin||it is left open}} Ojibwe baakisin (“it is left open”), {{cog|abe|pôgwaso||very shallow}} Abenaki pôgwaso (“very shallow”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} pocosin (plural pocosins)
  1. (US) A low, wooded swamp in (especially coastal) Eastern Maryland, Virginia or the Carolinas; a palustrine wetland with deep, acidic peat soils. Tags: US Categories (topical): Wetlands Synonyms: pocoson, pocosen, poquoson Derived forms: short pocosin, tall pocosin

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