adj

marly

Marly (adj) means containing or resembling marl, a soil made mostly of clay and lime. Example: “The vineyard's marly soil gives the wine its distinctive minerality.”

adj

Containing or resembling marl, a soil made mostly of clay and lime.

"The vineyard's marly soil gives the wine its distinctive minerality."

How to Use Marly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes soil or ground that is made up of, or resembles, marl.

Common pairings

marly soil marly clay

Word Forms

marlier comparative, marliest superlative

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Etymology

From marl plus the adjective-forming suffix -y, as in "clayey" or "sandy."

Rhymes for marly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “marly” mean?

The word “marly” means containing or resembling marl, a soil made mostly of clay and lime. In plain terms, describes soil or ground that is made up of, or resembles, marl.

How do you use “marly” in a sentence?

Here is “marly” used in a sentence: “The vineyard's marly soil gives the wine its distinctive minerality.”

What part of speech is “marly”?

“Marly” is an adjective.