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gley

noun, often attributive \ ˈglā \

Definition of gley

: a sticky clay soil or soil layer formed under the surface of some waterlogged soils
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gleyed

play \ˈglād\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of gley

Ukrainian gleĭ clayey earth; akin to Old English clǣg clay — more at clay

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