spodosol

noun

spo·​do·​sol

ˈspädəˌsȯl,

ˈspōd-

plural -s

: any of a group of podzols especially of cool humid regions that have a horizon below the surface composed of an illuvial accumulation of humus with iron or aluminum or both

Word History

Etymology

Greek spodos wood ash + -o- Latin solum ground, soil

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