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Synonyms for polder


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pohl-der
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpoʊl dər

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Définition of polder

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Dutch polder, from Middle Dutch polre, related to East Frisian poller, polder, of unknown origin.
  • As in swamp : noun wet land covered with vegetation
  • As in marshland : noun swamp
  • As in muskeg : noun swamp
  • As in quag : noun swamp
  • As in slough : noun swamp
  • As in swampland : noun swamp
Example sentences :
  • The Dutch polder are not flatter or greener than are these intervening meadows.
  • Extract from : « Highways & Byways in Sussex » by E.V. Lucas
  • Polder's intense countenance was sombre, his brow corrugated.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • All this failed to detract from his initial dislike of young Polder.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • Polder lifted the goblet to his lips, but set it back untasted.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • Howat Penny was acutely uncomfortable, and Polder scowled at his plate.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • Howat Penny left Mariana at the door, and went in with Polder.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • He had judged Polder solely in the light of an old standard.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • Howat Penny was aware of a growing sympathy for young Polder.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • Polder rose as he approached, and Mariana struggled upright.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • He recognized that Polder was more drawn than he had first observed.
  • Extract from : « The Three Black Pennys » by Joseph Hergesheimer
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