black earth

noun

1. another name for chernozem

Example Sentences

"The black earth bore Pelasgus on the high wooded hills," says an ancient line of Asius.

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Oh, how long will it take before this black earth of ours shall change its color?

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We did not see enough black earth in Provincetown to fill a flower-pot, unless in the swamps.

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Her step was noiseless on the soft, black earth, and soon she came close enough to see Elnora.

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Reuchlin also gave young Schwartzerd the name of Melanchthon, which is the Greek word for his own name, (black earth).

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