Loamy
/ˈləʊmi/
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Pro Tip 1/3Gardening Context
Often used in gardening to describe ideal ground for plants to thrive, implying health and fertility. 
She added compost to make the soil loamy for her vegetable patch.
Pro Tip 2/3Balanced Soil
Highlights the mixture of components making it suitable for most plants. 
Loamy soils are excellent for growing both crops and flowers due to their balance.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Dirt
Clarifies that 'loamy' refers to soil quality, not just any soil or dirt. 
His backyard has loamy soil, which is much better than the barren land we had before.
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ArableCultivableDarkFertileProductiveRich
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