noun
morass
Morass (noun) means a tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen.
noun
1
A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen.
2
Anything that entraps or makes progress difficult.
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Etymology
From Dutch moeras (“marsh, swamp”), an alteration (with influence from Dutch moer (“moor”)) of a direct descendant of Middle Dutch marasch (“marsh”). The Middle Dutch word is a borrowing from Old French mareis, from Proto-West Germanic *marisk. Doublet of marish and marsh, and linked in part to moor. Compare quagmire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of morass?
"morass" (noun) means a tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen.
What are the different meanings of morass?
"morass" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen; 2. Anything that entraps or makes progress difficult.