leaf mold

leaf mold

noun
a compost or layer of soil consisting chiefly of decayed vegetable matter, especially leaves.
Also, leaf·mold.


Origin:
1835–45
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Leaf mold is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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leaf mold

noun
soil composed mainly of decaying leaves 
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