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   mulch

   /məlCH/

   noun

   • 1. material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil.
   • ▪ an application of mulch: "regular mulches keep down annual weeds"

   verb

   • 1. treat or cover with mulch: "the perennials have been cut back and mulched"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: probably from dialect mulch ‘soft’ used as a noun, from Old English melsc, mylsc.

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • M

     3

   • U

     1

   • L

     1

   • C

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   • H

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