rendzina
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ren·dzi·na

noun \ren-ˈjē-nə\

Definition of RENDZINA

: any of a group of dark grayish-brown intrazonal soils developed in grassy regions of high to moderate humidity from soft calcareous marl or chalk

Origin of RENDZINA

Polish rędzina rich limy soil
First Known Use: 1922

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