Mulch: meaning, definitions and examples
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mulch
[ mสltส ]
gardening material
Mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. It is used to conserve moisture, improve soil fertility, reduce weed growth, and enhance the visual appearance of the area. Common materials used for mulch include bark, straw, wood chips, and leaves.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I spread mulch around the plants to retain moisture.
- The garden looks much nicer with a fresh layer of mulch.
- Mulch helps suppress weeds in the flower bed.
Translations
Translations of the word "mulch" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mulch
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผเฅ-เคฌเฅเคเคฟเคฏเฅเค เคเคพ เคขเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Mulch
๐ฎ๐ฉ mulsa
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะปััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ mulcz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใ
๐ซ๐ท paillis
๐ช๐ธ mulch
๐น๐ท malรง
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ mulฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ mulฤ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฆ็็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ mulฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ mรบlk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัะปััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฉแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ malรง
๐ฒ๐ฝ mulch
Etymology
The word 'mulch' has its origins in the Middle English term 'mulk,' which referred to 'soft' or 'to soften.' This etymology relates to the purpose of mulch, as it softens the soil and helps retain moisture. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various materials that can be spread over soil in gardening and agriculture. The use of mulch dates back to ancient farming practices, where organic materials were utilized to protect crops and enhance soil quality. By the 19th century, the term 'mulch' became more commonly used in gardening literature, emphasizing its significance in modern horticulture.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,322, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17319 colloquial
- 17320 repertory
- 17321 horned
- 17322 mulch
- 17323 insightful
- 17324 humbled
- 17325 levelling
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