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fallow
01
having a pale, light brown color resembling the color of dried leaves or soil
Examples
Her scarf had a delicate fallow hue, perfect for a spring day.
02
(of farmland) not used for growing crops for a period of time, especially for the quality of the soil to improve
Examples
After years of continuous wheat planting, the farmer kept one field fallow to let the earth regain fertility.
03
(of a female pig) not currently in gestation
Examples
After weaning her piglets, the sow remained fallow for six weeks before the next breeding.
04
(of a period of time) unproductive and empty of achievements
Examples
The composer 's fallow season yielded far fewer scores than in previous years.
Fallow
01
land that has been prepared for sowing but intentionally left unseeded for a period to restore fertility
Examples
After two years of heavy cropping, the farmer left the north field as fallow to rebuild soil nutrients.
