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(Fer-tile-Cres-cent) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a region in the Middle East known for its rich soil and early agriculture.

Example Sentence

The Hebrew civilization flourished in the Fertile Crescent.

More Example Sentences

People settled in the fertile crescent long ago.

Synonyms

agricultural region; fertile area

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