maremma

A shepherd and his maremma guard the flock in the hilly pasture.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Coastal marshland: "maremma" refers to a low-lying, often swampy area of land along a seacoast, typically found in Italy. It is characterized by marshy terrain and is often used for grazing livestock.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The maremma stretches for miles along the Tuscan coast, providing grazing land for cattle. (The coastal marshland extends along the shore and is used for raising animals.)
  • Farmers have reclaimed parts of the maremma for agriculture. (The swampy coastal area has been drained or improved for farming.)

Advanced Usage

• "Maremma" as a proper noun: In Italian geography, "Maremma" (capitalized) specifically refers to a historical region in Tuscany and northern Lazio, known for its wetlands and pastures.
  • The Maremma is famous for its butteri, the traditional cowboys of Italy. (The coastal marshland region is known for its unique herding culture.)

Variants and Related Words

• Maremmano (adj): relating to the Maremma region or its inhabitants.
  • The Maremmano breed of dog is known for guarding livestock. (The breed originates from the Maremma region.)

Synonyms

• Marshland: an area of low-lying, wet land.
• Swamp: a wetland with stagnant water and abundant vegetation.
• Fen: a low, marshy area, often with alkaline water.

Related Idioms

• None commonly associated with "maremma" in idiomatic expressions.