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1. gumbo_soil
noun. any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water.
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2. soil-building
adjective. (of crops) planted to improve the quality of the soil.
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5. gumbo
noun. ['ˈgʌmboʊ'] long mucilaginous green pods; may be simmered or sauteed but used especially in soups and stews.
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6. soil
noun. ['ˈsɔɪl'] the state of being covered with unclean things.
Etymology
- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. soil
noun. ['ˈsɔɪl'] the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock.
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- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. soil
noun. ['ˈsɔɪl'] material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use).
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- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. soil
verb. ['ˈsɔɪl'] make soiled, filthy, or dirty.
Etymology
- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. soil
noun. ['ˈsɔɪl'] the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state.
Etymology
- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))