ClimateAugust 20, 2026

fens

FENZ

Definition

Low-lying, marshy, or swampy land that is often partially covered by water.

Etymology

The word originates from the Old English word 'fenn,' referring to a marsh, bog, or swamp. It is of Germanic origin, related to the Dutch 'ven' and the German 'Venn'.

In the news

The article refers to the High Fens, a nature reserve characterized by this specific boggy, marshy terrain that made the wildfire difficult for firefighters to navigate.

Belgium’s fire of the century now ‘under control’

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