Associations to the word «Loam»

Wiktionary

LOAM, noun. A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
LOAM, noun. (metalworking) A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern.
LOAM, verb. To cover, smear, or fill with loam.

Dictionary definition

LOAM, noun. A rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials.

Wise words

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