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morass

mo·rass [ mə ráss, maw ráss ] (plural mo·rass·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. something that overwhelms, confuses, or impedes: a frustrating, confusing, or unmanageable situation that impedes or prevents progress

2. area of soggy ground: an area of low-lying ground that is soft and wet to a great depth and therefore difficult to walk on

[Mid-17th century. Via Dutch moeras< French marais]
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