sod

English

/sɒd/

noun

Definitions

(uncountable) That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.
Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sod derived from Middle Dutch zoden (turf) derived from Middle Low German sôde.

Origin

Middle Low German

sôde

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Cognates and derived terms

buster English
resod English
sodbuster English
sodcast English
sodder English
soddie English
zode Dutch, Flemish
sod Middle English
sode Middle Dutch
zoden Middle Dutch
sôde Middle Low German