Dirt
Dirt noun - The loose surface material in which plants naturally grow.
Usage example: dig into the dirt to a depth of about three inches
Marl
Marl noun - A loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.
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Marl and Dirt. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dirt/marl
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