mantillo — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
mantillo is used for these senses in English:
- mulch (agriculture, horticulture) Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.
- soil (uncountable) 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.
- soil (uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.
mulch — full definition
- noun A layer of material, such as bark, straw, or compost, spread over soil to protect it, keep in moisture, or block weeds.
- verb To cover soil with mulch, or to turn material into mulch.
soil — full definition
- noun The loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.
- noun A country or territory, especially in phrases about national land.
- verb To make dirty; to stain.