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Fallow Definition & Meaning

fallow
adjective
  1. left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season; "fallow farmland"
  2. undeveloped but potentially useful; "a fallow gold market"
noun
  1. cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons

"Fallow" in song lyrics

See how fallow is used in real songs:

  • "So what! another one will fallow"
    DL Incognito — Head Rush
  • "what is fallow"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "fallow"

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Frequently asked questions

What does fallow mean?
left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season; "fallow farmland" undeveloped but potentially useful; "a fallow gold market" cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons
What part of speech is fallow?
Fallow is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does fallow have?
Fallow has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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