Mulch: meaning, definitions and examples

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mulch

 

[ mสŒltสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

bark, covering, ground cover

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mulch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคกเคผเฅ€-เคฌเฅ‚เคŸเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เคพ เคขเฅ‡เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mulch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mulsa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะปัŒั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mulcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒซใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paillis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mulch

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท malรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ€์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mulฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mulฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆ†็›–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mulฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรบlk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒะปัŒั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรง

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.