| green manure n. A growing crop, such as clover or grass, that is plowed under the soil to improve fertility. |
green manure
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) a growing crop that is ploughed under to enrich the soil
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) manure that has not yet decomposed
| green manure A growing crop, such as clover or grass, that is plowed under the soil to improve fertility. Green manure can also reduce erosion and, if the crop is leguminous, add nitrogen to the soil. |
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| Noun | 1. |  green manure - a growing crop that is plowed under to enrich soilmanure - any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material |
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