Phrase guide

green manure

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any fairly green (fresh and wet) plant matter that is ploughed into the soil to improve its fertility; especially, a cover crop that is plowed in.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

a growing crop that is plowed under to enrich soil

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: manure

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: viherlannoitus — a crop that is ploughed into the soil to improve its fertility
  • Italian: sovesciare — a crop that is ploughed into the soil to improve its fertility