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Mulch \Mulch\, n. [Cf. mull dirt, also Prov. G. mulsch, molsch,
rotten, soft, mellow, as fruit.]
Half-rotten straw, or any similar light, porous, organic
substance strewn on the ground, as over the roots of plants,
to protect from heat, drought, etc., and to hinder weed
growth and preserve moisture.
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Mulch \Mulch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mulched}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Mulching}.]
To cover or dress with mulch.
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