OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 2231

soil

/sɔɪl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
humus • mantillo • suelo • tierra
A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth.
We bought a bag of soil for the houseplants.
humus • mantillo • suelo • tierra
The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
suelo • tierra
Country or territory.
Except during the season in town, she spends her year in golfing, either at St Magnus or Pau, for, like all good Americans, she has long since abjured her native soil.
Pro-democracy demonstrations in the Thai capital saw Germany's embassy become the focus Monday as the throngs of protesters gathered in front of the mission asked Berlin to investi…
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