MARL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MARL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MARL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Marl

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: mɑːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an unconsolidated sedimentary rock or soil consisting of clay and lime, formerly used as fertilizer

Short Definition:

unconsolidated sedimentary rock or soil consisting of clay and lime, formerly used as fertilizer

Examples:
  • the ancient right to dig marl for fertilizer
  • the road cuttings show red and green marls

Word: Marl

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: mɑːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

apply marl to

Short Definition:

apply marl to

Examples:
  • small fields were being assiduously marled to produce corn crops

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