English Explanatory Dictionary

mulch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.
verb
  1. To apply mulch.
  2. To turn into mulch.

Pronunciation

/mʌlt͡ʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mulch.wav

Word forms

mulch mulches mulsh mulching mulched

Etymology

Probably from Middle English melsche, molsh (“soft”), from Old English melsċ, milisċ (“mellow; mild; sweet”, literally “honeyed”), probably from Proto-Germanic *mili (“honey”). Compare Icelandic milska (“a honeyed beverage”).

Related words

compost humus

Derived words

inorganic mulch living mulch mulch depth mulchy organic mulch mulchable mulcher mulching mower nonmulched unmulched
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