noun
MOR
ehm-oh-AH
noun
1
A layer of acidic, poorly decomposed organic matter that builds up on top of forest soil, typical of coniferous woodland.
"The pine forest floor was covered in a thick layer of mor."
How to Use MOR
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soil-science term for the raw, slow-to-rot layer of dead leaves and needles sitting on top of forest soil.
When to use it
A technical term used mainly in ecology and soil science, not everyday conversation.
Word Forms
MORs plural, Mors plural
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