TOPSOIL

topsoil, surface soil

(noun) the layer of soil on the surface

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

topsoil (countable and uncountable, plural topsoils)

The most fertile soil, easiest to start new plants in.

Anagrams

• Politos, oil spot, poloist

Source: Wiktionary


Top"soil`, n.

Definition: The upper layer of soil; surface soil.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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