loam

loam

noun
\ˈlōm, chiefly Northern & Midland ˈlüm, New England also ˈlu̇m\

Definition of LOAM

1

a : a mixture (as for plastering) composed chiefly of moistened clay b : a coarse molding sand used in founding

2

: soil; specifically : a soil consisting of a friable mixture of varying proportions of clay, silt, and sand

— loamy \ˈlō-mē, ˈlü-, ˈlu̇-\ adjective

Origin of LOAM

Middle English lom, from Old English lām clay, mud; akin to Old English līm lime

First Known Use: 12th century

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

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