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low ground

noun

  1. Often low grounds. Southern U.S. bottom ( def 4 ).


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Word History and Origins

Origin of low ground1

First recorded in 1650–60

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Example Sentences

This mine is situated in low ground near the verge of the stream, and was at first only worked for gold.

When grown on very low ground the plants should be "set" early, so as to harvest before early frosts.

The low ground and the heights on the sides were rendered inaccessible by strong and lofty walls.

We're on low ground here, but the land over the other side is higher, and the road runs alongside the stream.

The camp at Snelling was on the low ground near the river, where the steamboats were accustomed to land.

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