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Word: Mulch
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: probably from dialect mulch ‘soft’ used as a noun, from Old English melsc, mylsc
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
mʌl(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil.
Short Definition:material spread round plant to enrich soil
Word: Mulch
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
mʌl(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
treat or cover with mulch
Short Definition:treat with mulch
Examples:- the perennials have been cut back and mulched
- mulch annually around the plants to retain the moisture
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