English

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Etymology

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From German Hügelkultur, from Hügel + Kultur.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈh(j)uːɡəlkʊlˌtʊə(ɹ)/

Noun

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hügelkultur (uncountable)

  1. (agriculture) composting: process employing raised planting beds constructed on top of decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass plant materials.