leaf mold

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Definition of leaf mold in English English dictionary

Decomposed or composted remains of leaves

Soil consisting principally of layers of decomposed leaves

Humus or compost consisting of decomposed leaves and other organic material

soil composed mainly of decaying leaves

Related Terms

leaf mould

leaf mould in AM, use leaf mold Leaf mould is a substance consisting of decayed leaves that is used to improve the soil. leaf mold dead decaying leaves that improve soil

Hyphenation

Leaf mold

Turkish pronunciation

lif mōld

Pronunciation

/ˈlēf ˈmōld/ /ˈliːf ˈmoʊld/

Etymology

[ 'lEf ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English leef, from Old English lEaf; akin to Old High German loub leaf.