Mallin

//ˈmælɪn// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of wetland in Patagonia.

    "It is therefore not an uncommon sight to see the bones of cattle among the verdant green grasses of the mallins."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

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"It is therefore not an uncommon sight to see the bones of cattle among the verdant green grasses of the mallins."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Spanish mallín.

Etymology 2

Variant of Malin.

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