1. A swampy or marshy area, especially in the southeastern United States, characterized by evergreen shrubs and trees.
Usage: regional; chiefly southeastern U.S.

Examples

• The pocosen near the coast was home to many native plant species.
• Hikers had to navigate through the pocosen carefully to avoid getting stuck in the mud.
• The pocosen ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife adapted to wet conditions.
• Local conservationists work to protect the pocosen from development.
• The pocosen's dense vegetation made it difficult to traverse.