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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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  1. 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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