fen Meaning & Definition
What Does Fen Mean?
Fen is a noun that means A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline. It is also used to mean Any swamp or mire. As an interjection, it means Used in children's games to prevent or forestall another player's action; a check or bar.
Fen: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /fɛn/ |
| Synonyms | marshland and marsh |
| Plural | fens |
Fen Definition (Noun)
- A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline.
- Any swamp or mire .
Noun
- A unit of currency in China, one-hundredth of a yuan.
Noun
- plural of fan, used by enthusiasts of science fiction, fantasy, and anime, partly from whimsy and partly to distinguish themselves from fans of sport, etc.
Noun
- A fennec fox.
Fen as an Interjection
- Used in children's games to prevent or forestall another player's action; a check or bar.
Noun
- A kind of mildew that grows on hops.
Noun
- Unit of currency in China, one-hundredth of a yuan
Noun
- Fans; a plural form used by enthusiasts of science fiction, fantasy, and anime, partly from whimsy and partly to distinguish themselves from fans of sport, etc.
Synonyms of Fen
Fen synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
fen (plural fens)
fen (plural fen or fens)
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fen (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Fen
Origin of Fen
Origin 1: From Middle English fen, fenne, from Old English fenn (“fen; marsh; mud; dirt”), Proto-West Germanic *fani, from Proto-Germanic *fanją, from Proto-Indo-European *pen- (“bog, mire”).
Origin 2: See also West Frisian fean, Dutch veen, Dutch ven, German Fenn, Norwegian fen; also Middle Irish en (“water”), enach (“swamp”), Old Prussian pannean (“peat-bog”), Sanskrit पङ्क (paṅka, “marsh, mud, mire, slough”).
Origin 3: From Chinese 分 (fēn). Doublet of hoon and fan.
Origin 4: From fan, by analogy with men as the plural of man.
Questions People Ask About Fen
Is fen a noun or an interjection?
Fen is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an interjection.
What is another word for fen?
Words with a similar meaning to fen include marshland and marsh. See the full list of fen synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fen?
The plural of fen is fens.