loamy

Meanings

• A type of soil that contains a significant amount of sand, silt, and clay. It is known for its loose, crumbly texture, and excellent water-holding capacity.

  - "The loamy soil in the vineyard was ideal for growing grapes."
  - "The gardener preferred loamy soil for his roses as it provided the right balance of nutrients and water."

• A soil that has a loose, crumbly texture and excellent water-holding capacity.

  - "The farmer was pleased with the loamy soil in his field as it provided the right amount of moisture to the crops."
  - "The horticulturist preferred the loamy soil for her orchid garden as it allowed the plants to absorb the right amount of water and nutrients."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loamy
loamy , homely , folly , jolly , molly

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. loamy
   

2. loomey
   

3. lume
   

4. lumee
   

5. lomb
   

6. lombard
   

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Variants

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loam , loamier , loamiest , loams , loamy

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Forms

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The word 'loamy' can also be used as an adjective to describe soil or other materials that have a loose, crumbly texture and excellent water-holding capacity.

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Etymology

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The word 'loamy' comes from the Old English word 'lam' which means 'loose'. The suffix '-y' is added to indicate the soil's texture and character.

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Related Concepts

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1. Soil texture: The physical structure of soil, which includes the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay particles.

2. Water-holding capacity: The ability of soil to store and retain water for plant growth.

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Culture

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In various cultures, loamy soil is considered to be of high value due to its excellent water-holding capacity and ability to provide the right amount of moisture to crops. In agriculture, farmers often go to great lengths to acquire and maintain loamy soil in their fields.

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