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loam

noun \ˈlōm, chiefly Northern & Midland ˈlüm, New England also ˈlu̇m\

: a type of soil that is good for growing plants

Full Definition of LOAM

a : a mixture (as for plastering) composed chiefly of moistened clay

b : a coarse molding sand used in founding

: soil; specifically : a soil consisting of a friable mixture of varying proportions of clay, silt, and sand

— loamy \ˈlō-mē, ˈlü-, ˈlu̇-\ adjective

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Middle English lom, from Old English lām clay, mud; akin to Old English līm lime

First Known Use: 12th century

LOAM Defined for Kids

noun \ˈlōm\

: a soil having the appropriate amount of silt, clay, and sand for good plant growth

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