fallow

Meanings

• noun

  Land that is not cultivated or sown for a period of time, often to allow the soil to recover.

  - "After harvesting, the farmer let the land lie fallow for a year."
  - "The fallow fields were dotted with wildflowers."
  - "The cost of renting fallow land is much cheaper than cultivated land."

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Synonyms

abeyant , dormant , latent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fallow
mallow , allow , follow , callow

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Variants

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fallow , fallowness , fallownesses , fallows , fallowed , fallowing , fallow deer , fallow deers , fallow period , lying fallow

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Etymology

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Old English fælan, meaning 'to abandon, leave unharvested'.

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Trivia

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1. The practice of letting land lie fallow dates back to ancient times.

2. In medieval Europe, fallow deer were often hunted in fallow fields.

3. Fallow fields are often used for grazing livestock during the winter months.

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Related Concepts

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1. crop rotation: A farming technique that involves growing a series of crops in a specific sequence on the same land to maintain soil health and prevent the build-up of pests and diseases.

2. sustainable farming: A method of farming that emphasizes the health of the soil, the welfare of animals, and the well-being of farmers and communities.

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Culture

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In agriculture, the practice of letting land lie fallow is an essential part of crop rotation and sustainable farming. It helps prevent soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and reduce pest infestations.

How to Memorize "fallow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a field that has not been cultivated for a long time. Visualize the wildflowers growing in the field and the soil becoming richer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fallow' with the concept of rest and recovery. Think of it as a time when the land is allowed to rest and rejuvenate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fallow fields are fields that rest'.

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