marl

noun \ˈmär(-ə)l\

Definition of MARL

: a loose or crumbling earthy deposit (as of sand, silt, or clay) that contains a substantial amount of calcium carbonate

— marly \ˈmär-lē\ adjective

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Middle English, from Anglo-French marle, from Medieval Latin margila, diminutive of Latin marga marl, from Gaulish

First Known Use: 14th century

geographical name \ˈmärl\

city W Germany in the Ruhr pop 91,864

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