"morfa" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: morfas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Welsh morfa. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cy|morfa}} Welsh morfa Head templates: {{en-noun}} morfa (plural morfas)
  1. (Wales) A low wetland periodically flooded by salt water; a salt marsh. Tags: Wales Categories (place): Landforms, Wales
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