перегно́й — meaning in English
peregnoy
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English meaning
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compost
noun Decayed organic matter, such as food scraps and garden waste, used to enrich soil.
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humus
noun The dark, crumbly material in soil formed as dead leaves, plants and animals break down, which holds water and feeds growing plants.
Senses
перегно́й is used for these senses in English:
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compost
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
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humus
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.
compost — full definition
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noun Decayed organic matter, such as food scraps and garden waste, used to enrich soil.
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verb To turn organic waste into fertilizer by letting it decompose.
