"Fens" meaning in English

See Fens in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Fens [canonical]
Rhymes: -ɛnz Etymology: A proprialization from the common noun fen. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Fens}} the Fens
  1. A marshy area in eastern England. Wikipedia link: Fens Categories (place): Regions of England Synonyms: Fenlands Related terms: the Wash
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