pedocal

ped·o·cal

noun \ˈpe-də-ˌkal\

Definition of PEDOCAL

: a soil that includes a definite hardened layer of accumulated carbonates

— ped·o·cal·ic \ˌpe-də-ˈka-lik\ adjective

Origin of PEDOCAL

Greek pedon earth + Latin calc-, calx lime — more at ped, chalk

First Known Use: 1928

Rhymes with PEDOCAL

bacchanal, caracal, chaparral, femme fatale, musicale, rationale, retinal, Seconal