Earth
Earth noun - The loose surface material in which plants naturally grow.
Usage example: set the plants deep enough into the earth so that they'll be sure to take root
Loess
Loess noun - A fine-grained unstratified accumulation of clay and silt deposited by the wind.
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Loess and Earth. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/earth/loess
Earth & Loess. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/earth/loess>.
Loess or Earth. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/earth/loess.
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