Definitions
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- noun
Land whosesoil is primarily composed ofhumus fromdrained swampland , used for growing certain crops such asonions andcarrots .
Etymologies
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muck + land
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Examples
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When the Seventh Spear paused to make camp, the soldiers shared what they remembered about the southernmost province of Oz. Quadling Country was your basic muckland.
Son of a Witch Maguire, Gregory 2005
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A 2006 muckland survey done in New York state showed 30,408 acres of muckland planted with crops.
unknown title 2009
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John DeHollander, district manager with Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District, said the Great Lakes basin is the key area of the United States for muckland.
unknown title 2009
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