topsoil

/ˈtɑpˌsɔɪl/
/ˈtɒpsɔɪl/
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Definitions of topsoil
  1. noun
    the layer of soil on the surface
    synonyms: surface soil
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    type of:
    dirt, soil
    the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
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