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Definitions of turf

noun
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

synonyms: graszode, plag, zode

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type of:
aarde, grond, grondsoort, land
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
noun
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried

synonyms: bosveen, derrie, laagveen, laagveengebied, moer, moergrond, molm, turfgrond, turfveen, veen, veengrond
noun
a (usually) large and scholarly book

synonyms: pil

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boek, boekje, boekwerk
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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