mulch
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mulch
- /mʌlt͡ʃ/
Rhymes with -ʌltʃ
Where it comes from
Probably from Middle English melsche, molsh (“soft”), from Old English melsċ, milisċ (“mellow; mild; sweet”, literally “honeyed”), probably from Proto-Germanic *mili (“honey”). Compare Icelandic milska (“a honeyed beverage”).
noun mulches · mulsh
- Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture. An organic mulch is a mulch made of natural substances such as leaves or grass clippings.
verb mulches · mulching · mulched · mulsh
- To apply mulch. Mulch your vegetable garden to retain moisture and keep weeds down.
- To turn into mulch. I decided to mulch the grass clippings.
Translations
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noun shredded matter for covering the soil
| Español | mantillo, aserrín |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 覆蓋物 /覆盖物 fùgàiwù |
| Português | manta, humo |
| Français | paillis, paillage |
| Deutsch | Mulch |
| Italiano | pacciame |
| Русский | му́льча múlʹča |
verb apply mulch
| Español | cubrir con capote, cubrir con manitllo, abonar |
|---|---|
| Français | pailler |
| Deutsch | mulchen |
| Italiano | pacciamare |
| Русский | мульчи́ровать mulʹčírovatʹ |
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title = {mulch},
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