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Definition of green manure noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

green manure

noun

/ˌɡriːn məˈnjʊə(r)/

/ˌɡriːn məˈnʊr/

[uncountable, countable]

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plants that are dug into the soil in order to improve its quality
- Green manure crops such as alfalfa and mustard are widely used in organic gardening.
Topics The environmentc2

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