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Mallin (noun) means a marshy wetland found in the Patagonia region of South America.

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A marshy wetland found in the Patagonia region of South America.

"In the north they are called bajos and in the south mallins." — Fred Albert Carlson, Geography of Latin América (1941)

"Other ecosystems at risk due to anthropogenic activities are the flood meadows so called "mallines". The mallines are wetlands in arid and semi-arid regions." — A. Mugetti, Patagonian shelf (2004)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish mallín.

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"mallin" (noun) means a marshy wetland found in the Patagonia region of South America.