marls - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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

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the ancient right to dig marl for fertilizer

the road cuttings show red and green marls

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(verb)

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apply marl to

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small fields were being assiduously marled to produce corn crops

(noun)

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a mottled yarn of differently coloured threads, or fabric made from this yarn

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blue marl leggings