spodosol

[ spod-uh-sawl, -sol ]

/ ˈspɒd əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /

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an acidic forest soil of low fertility, common to the cool, humid areas of North America and Eurasia.

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Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?

1955–60; <Greek spodó(s) wood ash + -sol