Marshy area in Southern USA (5)

I believe the answer is:

bayou

(Other definitions for bayou that I've seen before include "US outlet" , "marshy water in New Orleans?" , "Marshy outlet" , "American marshy creek" , "Marshy offshoot of a river" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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