compost

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1com·post

noun
\ˈkäm-ˌpōst, especially British -ˌpäst\

Definition of COMPOST

1
: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land

Origin of COMPOST

Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin compostum, from Latin, neuter of compositus, compostus, past participle of componere
First Known Use: 1587

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

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