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cover crop

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cover crop
n.
A crop, such as winter rye or clover, planted between periods of regular crop production to prevent soil erosion and provide humus or nitrogen.
cover crop
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) a crop planted between main crops to prevent leaching or soil erosion or to provide green manure
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Noun1.cover crop - crop planted to prevent soil erosion and provide green manure
crop - a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale
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