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Everglades

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Ev·er·glades  (vr-gldz)
A subtropical swamp area of southern Florida including Everglades National Park. It is noted for its wildlife, especially crocodiles, alligators, and egrets.
Everglades [ˈɛvəˌgleɪdz]
pl n
(Placename) the. a subtropical marshy region of Florida, south of Lake Okeechobee: contains the Everglades National Park established to preserve the flora and fauna of the swamps. Area: over 13 000 sq. km (5000 sq. miles)
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Noun1.EvergladesEverglades - a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife
Everglade State, FL, Florida, Sunshine State - a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
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Everglades [ˈevəgleɪdz] NPL the Everglades (US) → los Everglades región pantanosa subtropical de Florida, al sur del Lago Okeechobee
Everglades
n the Everglades → die Everglades


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I just can't stand how animals in the Everglades are being pushed out of their homes (see JS 4/11/05).
Save the everglades by W., Catherine / Junior Scholastic
Boston Whaler and Everglades boats recently previewed two new models at the Miami Boat Show that add more versatility to these fishing machines in the 30-foot range.
Cross-over boats gaining by Croft, Scott / BOAT/U.S. Magazine
Changes in water management practices have been found to lead to declining numbers of alligators, creating flooding in some areas like Everglades National Park, while other areas in northern Florida are in near-drought status.
Saving the 'smiling' face of Florida by Kearns, Ethan / American Forests
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