low country

low country
a low-lying region or area, as the coastal plains of the Carolinas and Georgia.

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  • low-country — low′ coun try adj. cvb peo Often, Low Country. of or pertaining to the Low Countries or to a low country • Etymology: 1790–1800 …   From formal English to slang

  • low-country — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: low country : of, relating to, or proceeding from a low country or region retain at least a trace of her low country accent Hamilton Basso …   Useful english dictionary

  • low-country — /loh kun tree/, adj. 1. often, Low Country. of or pertaining to the Low Countries. 2. of or pertaining to a low country. [1790 1800] * * * …   Universalium

  • low country — noun Usage: often capitalized L&C Date: 15th century a low lying country or region; especially the part of a southern state extending from the seacoast inland to the fall line • low country adjective, often capitalized L&C …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • low-country — adjective see low country …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • low country — low′ coun try n. a low lying region or area, as the coastal plains of the Carolinas and Georgia …   From formal English to slang

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  • low country — noun : a low lying country or region; specifically : the part of a southern state extending from the seacoast inland to the fall line * * * a low lying region or area, as the coastal plains of the Carolinas and Georgia …   Useful english dictionary

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