compost

French

noun
Definitions
  • compost, natural fertilizer produced by decaying organic matter

Etymology

Derived from Old French composte (condiment, etc, mixture of leaves, manure, for fertilizing land) derived from Latin compostus.

Origin

Latin

compostus

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