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turfMain Entry: 1turf Pronunciation: \ˈtərf\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural turfs \ˈtərfs\ also turves \ˈtərvz\ Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German zurba turf, Sanskrit darbha tuft of grass Date: before 12th century 1 a : the upper stratum of soil bound by grass and plant roots into a thick mat; also : a piece of this b : an artificial substitute for this (as on a playing field) c : grass 3 — turfy \ˈtər-fē\ adjective
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