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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes soil or ground that is made up of, or resembles, marl.
Common pairings
marly soil
marly clay
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Word forms
- Comparative
- marlier
- Superlative
- marliest
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Etymology
From marl plus the adjective-forming suffix -y, as in "clayey" or "sandy."
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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.
What is the meaning of marly?
"marly" (adj) means containing or resembling marl, a soil made mostly of clay and lime.
