Meaning & Definition of word "Fallow"
Fallow
/ˈfæl.oʊ/
noun:
- 1. A period during which land is left unplanted to allow it to rest.
- Example: The field has gone through several fallow cycles to ensure better yields in the future.
adjective:
- 1. Land that is plowed and harrowed but left unseeded during a growing season.
- Example: The farmer decided to leave a portion of his fields fallow to restore soil nutrients.
- 2. Inactive or unproductive; not in use.
- Example: After years of being fallow, the research project finally received funding to continue.
Etymology
●Old English 'fealg', meaning 'to become fallow or unplowed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fallow ground:
Land that has been plowed but not seeded.
fallow period:
A time during which a field is not cultivated or a person is not productive in a certain activity.
Related Words
cultivate:
To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.
defer:
To postpone or delay.