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Fen

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English

Noun

fen (plural fens)

A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline.

Noun

fen, plural; singular fan

A plural form of fan used by enthusiasts of science fiction, fantasy, and anime, partly from whimsy and partly to distinguish themselves from fans of sport, etc.

Etymology

By analogy with men as the plural of man.

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The noun "fen" has two senses:

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