ETYM Old Fren. compost, from Latin compositus, p. p. Related to Composite.
A mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer.

ETYM as. lâm; akin to Dutch leem, German lehm, and Eng. lime. Related to Lime.
A rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials.
Type of fertile soil, a mixture of sand, silt, clay, and organic material. It is porous, which allows for good air circulation and retention of moisture.