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leaf mold vs mould

mould vs leaf mold

leaf mold and mould both are nouns.

leaf mold is not a verb while mould is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leaf mold Yes No No No
mould Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mould is a hypernym of leaf mold; that is, mould is a word with a broader meaning than leaf mold:
  • leaf mold: soil composed mainly of decaying leaves
  • mould: loose soil rich in organic matter
Other hypernyms of leaf mold include mold.
leaf mold (noun) mould (noun)
soil composed mainly of decaying leaves container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
sculpture produced by molding
a distinctive nature, character, or type
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
the process of becoming mildewed
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
loose soil rich in organic matter
leaf mold (verb) mould (verb)
become moldy; spoil due to humidity
shape or influence; give direction to
fit tightly, follow the contours of
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
make something, usually for a specific function
form in clay, wax, etc
Difference between leaf mold and mould

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