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leaf mold

leaf mold, crumbly brown humus typical of forest floors. It is composed of decayed leaves and other plant material mixed with soil.
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leaf mold

[′lēf ‚mōld]
(geology)
A soil layer or compost consisting principally of decayed vegetable matter.
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