leaf mould
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leaf mould
n
1. (Botany) a nitrogen-rich material consisting of decayed leaves, etc, used as a fertilizer
2. (Plant Pathology) any of various fungus diseases affecting the leaves of certain plants
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Noun | 1. | leaf mould - soil composed mainly of decaying leaves |
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