Meaning & use
loamy
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Describing soil that is a rich, crumbly mixture of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for growing plants.
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The garden's loamy soil made it easy for the roots to spread.
Farmers prize loamy fields for their excellent drainage and fertility.
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Comes from "loam," the name for this particular soil type; used mainly in gardening and agriculture.
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