mulch (m lch)n. A protective covering, usually of organic matter such as leaves, straw, or peat, placed around plants to prevent the evaporation of moisture, the freezing of roots, and the growth of weeds. tr.v. mulched, mulch·ing, mulch·es To cover or surround with mulch. [Probably from Middle English melsche, molsh, soft, from Old English melsc, mellow, mild; see mel-1 in Indo-European roots.] |
mulch [mʌltʃ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) half-rotten vegetable matter, peat, etc., used to prevent soil erosion or enrich the soil
vb
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) (tr) to cover (the surface of land) with mulch
[from obsolete mulch soft; related to Old English mylisc mellow; compare dialect German molsch soft, Latin mollis soft]
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| Noun | 1. |  mulch - a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosionprotective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" |
| Verb | 1. | mulch - cover with mulch; "mulch the flowerbeds" cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" |
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