Word: FALLOW
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Definition of FALLOW
- Ground ploughed and harrowed but left unseeded for one year.
- Uncultivated land.
- The ploughing or tilling of land, without sowing it for a season.
- (of agricultural land) Ploughed but left unseeded for more than one planting season.
- (of agricultural land) Left unworked and uncropped for some amount of time.
- Inactive; undeveloped.
"a fallow period in one's career"
- To make land fallow for agricultural purposes.
- (color) Of a pale red or yellow, light brown; dun.
"a fallow deer or greyhound"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "fallow", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "fallow" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FALLOW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FALLOW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FALLOW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FALLOW:
- # the fallow effect
- # master of fallow
- # playing with fallow
- # in terms of fallow
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