MULCH


Meaning of MULCH in English

[ mʌl(t)ʃ ]

■ noun a mass of leaves, bark, or compost spread around or over a plant for protection or to enrich the soil.

■ verb treat or cover with ~.

Origin

C17: prob. from dialect ~ 'soft' used as a noun, from OE melsc , mylsc .

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