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mead·ow

 (mĕd′ō)
n.
A tract of grassland, either in its natural state or used as pasture or for growing hay.
[Middle English medwe, medoue, from Old English mǣdwe, oblique case of mǣd; see mē- in Indo-European roots.]
mead′ow·y adj.
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That seems but a slight journey as you look at the map, or remember your own pleasant travels to and from the meadowy banks of the Avon.
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Or a meadowy margin could form an undulating edge to a border.
CHANGE Carol dividing daylilies WORKING GRASS HEROES; Whisper is there's more to these overlooked plants than just boring old lawns, so why not turn your borders into a mow-go area?
Or a meadowy margin could form an undulating edge to a border - even on straight paths, such a verge will add asymmetry and movement.
Our working grass heroes; There's more to these much overlooked plants than just boring lawns - it's time to turn your borders into a mow-go area

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