rendzina

[ ran-jee-nuh ]
/ rænˈdʒi nə /

noun

a dark, rich soil containing limestone or chalk, above a softer, pale, calcareous layer, developed in grassland areas of high to moderate humidity.

Words nearby rendzina

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British Dictionary definitions for rendzina

rendzina
/ (rɛnˈdziːnə) /

noun

a dark interzonal type of soil found in grassy or formerly grassy areas of moderate rainfall, esp on chalklands

Word Origin for rendzina

C20: from Polish