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leaf mold

 

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Noun leaf mold has 1 sense
  1. leaf mold, leaf mould, leaf soil - soil composed mainly of decaying leaves
    --1 is a kind of mold, mould

Definitions from the Web

Term: Leaf Mold

Noun:

1. a type of soil conditioner or compost made from decomposed leaves.

Example sentence: Using leaf mold as a natural soil amendment can greatly improve the fertility of your garden.

Noun:

2. a fungal disease affecting plants characterized by the appearance of brown spots on the leaves.

Example sentence: The rose bushes showed signs of leaf mold, which resulted in reduced flowering.

Noun:

3. a type of fungi that grows on decaying leaves, contributing to the decomposition process.

Example sentence: The presence of leaf mold in the forest is crucial for breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients.

Verb:

1. to cover or litter with decaying leaves.

Example sentence: The forest floor was leaf-molded, creating a natural carpet of decomposed foliage.

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