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mulch
noun \ˈməlch\
: a material (such as straw, leaves, or small pieces of wood) that is spread over the ground in a garden to protect the plants or help them grow and to stop weeds from growing
Full Definition of MULCH
: a protective covering (as of sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (as strawberries) clean
— mulch transitive verb
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Origin of MULCH
perhaps irregular from English dialect melch soft, mild
MULCH Defined for Kids
1mulch
noun \ˈməlch\
Definition of MULCH for Kids
: a material (as straw or bark) spread over the ground especially to protect the roots of plants from heat or cold, to keep soil moist, and to control weeds
2mulch
verb
mulchedmulch·ing
Definition of MULCH for Kids
: to cover with mulch
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