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Humus

That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.

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Dirt 76% connected

Any foul of filthy substance, as excrement, mud, dust, etc.; whatever, adhering to anything, renders it foul or unclean; earth; as, a wagonload of di…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Paste 76% connected

A soft composition, as of flour moistened with water or milk, or of earth moistened to the consistence of dough, as in making potter's ware.

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Soil 76% connected

To feed, as cattle or horses, in the barn or an inclosure, with fresh grass or green food cut for them, instead of sending them out to pasture; hence…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Spread 76% connected

of Spread

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Humic 74% connected

Pertaining to, or derived from, vegetable mold; as, humic acid. See Humin.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Humic 74% connected

Pertaining to, or derived from, vegetable mold; as, humic acid. See Humin.

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