leaf mould meaning

UK /liːf məʊld/ US /lif moʊld/ 2 syllables

leaf mould (noun): soil composed mainly of decaying leaves.

Definition of leaf mould

  1. soil composed mainly of decaying leaves

    Synonyms: leaf mold, leaf soil

    Type of: mold

How to pronounce leaf mould

leaf mould is pronounced /liːf məʊld/ in British English and /lif moʊld/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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