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FALLOW

(noun, adj.sat, adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Fallow.

Fallow - as a noun

Cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons

Fallow - as an adjective satellite

Left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season

Example: "Fallow farmland"

Undeveloped but potentially useful

Example: "A fallow gold market"

Fallow - as an adjective

(of agricultural land) ploughed but left unseeded for more than one planting season.

(of agricultural land) left unworked and uncropped for some amount of time.

Inactive; undeveloped.

Example: "A fallow period in one's career"

(color) of a pale red or yellow, light brown; dun.

Example: "A fallow deer or greyhound"

Fallow - as a verb

To make land fallow for agricultural purposes.

Example Sentences

"The farmer decided to leave the field fallow for a year to improve soil fertility."
"Crop rotation often includes a fallow period to allow for natural soil recovery."
"During the fallow season, the land is left uncultivated to minimize erosion."
"The land remained fallow for several years after the previous owner abandoned it."
"Historically, fallow fields were used as common grazing areas for livestock."
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Word Game Points

Is FALLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fallow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FALLOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FALLOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fallow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FALLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FALLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fallow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FALLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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