topsoil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The upper layer of soil, typically most fertile and in which it is the easiest to start new plants.
verb
  1. To remove the topsoil from.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

topsoil topsoils top soil topsoiling topsoiled

Etymology

From top + soil.

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