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Lehm

loam

noun LAYM Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Also means

clay

Usage Note

Lehm is loam, a fertile mix of clay, silt and sand; it differs from pure Ton (clay). It is largely uncountable and appears in Lehmboden (loamy soil) and traditional Lehmbau (cob construction).

Examples

"Nach dem Regen klebte der schwere Lehm an den Stiefeln."

Natural Translation

After the rain the heavy loam stuck to the boots.

Literal Translation

After the rain stuck the heavy loam on the boots.

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