soil

/sˈɔɪl/

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Definitions

Noun
the state of being covered with unclean things
Noun
the part of the earth''s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
Noun
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); "the land had never been plowed"; "good agricultural soil"
Noun
the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; "American troops were stationed on Japanese soil"
Verb
make soiled, filthy, or dirty; "don''t soil your clothes when you play outside!"