marl

marl1
noun
  1. [mass noun]an unconsolidated sedimentary rock or soil consisting of clay and lime, formerly used typically as fertilizer
    (旧时多用作肥料)泥灰,泥灰土,泥灰岩
verb
  1. [with obj.](常作 be marled)apply marl to
    给…施加泥灰
派生
marly
adjective
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French marle, from medieval Latin margila, from Latin marga, of Celtic origin

marl2
noun
  1. [mass noun][usu. as modifier]a mottled yarn of differently coloured threads, or fabric made from this yarn
    (不同颜色的线纺成的)杂色纱线;杂色纱线织物
    blue marl leggings.
    蓝底杂色纱护腿。
语源
  1. late 19th cent.: shortening of marbled
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