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Word of the Day – Paludal

By October 17, 2020Word of the Day

Paludal (adj)

pal-oo-dal

(ecology) (of a plant, animal, or soil) living or occurring in a marshy habitat.

Early 19th century from Latin palus, palud- ‘marsh’ + -al.

Example sentences

“The paludal atmosphere helps the breeding regime of amphibian creatures.”

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