loam — fertile soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying organic matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: fertile soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying organic matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /loʊm/
Korean meaning: 모래, 점토, 부식질이 섞인 비옥한 흙
Korean pronunciation: **로**움
Example Sentences
- The farmer was so proud of his loam that he gave it a nickname: 'Black Gold Express.'
- Plants grow best in well-drained loam that retains moisture.
- The gardener's secret weapon wasn't fertilizer—it was her grandmother's century-old loam recipe.
loam
NOUN//loʊm//
fertile soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying organic matter
fertile soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying organic matter
Rich loam creates foam, nurturing plants near home.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'lam'에서 유래되어 '진흙, 점토'를 의미했습니다. 농업이 발달하면서 특별히 비옥한 흙을 가리키는 전문 용어로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The farmer was so proud of his loam that he gave it a nickname: 'Black Gold Express.'”
“Plants grow best in well-drained loam that retains moisture.”
“The gardener's secret weapon wasn't fertilizer—it was her grandmother's century-old loam recipe.”
“This loam contains the perfect balance of nutrients for growing vegetables.”
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