Meaning of marl in English

1. Pronunciation

   /mɑrl/

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1. Noun

   marl

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French marle, from medieval Latin margila, from Latin marga, of Celtic origin

   Definitions

   1. a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite

   Examples

   • « used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime »