MARLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does marly mean? 

• MARLY (adjective)
  The adjective MARLY has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl

  Familiarity information: MARLY used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MARLY (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

marl (a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime)

Derivation:

marl (a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime)