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marl1

Pronunciation: /mɑːl/
Definition of marl

noun

[mass noun]
  • an unconsolidated sedimentary rock or soil consisting of clay and lime, formerly used as fertilizer: the ancient right to dig marl for fertilizer [count noun]:the road cuttings show red and green marls

verb

[with object]
  • apply marl to: small fields were being assiduously marled to produce corn crops

Derivatives

marly

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French marle, from medieval Latin margila, from Latin marga, of Celtic origin

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