lump of earth (noun)

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• clod — noun 1》 a lump of earth or clay. 2》 informal a stupid person. 3》 Brit. a coarse cut of meat from the lower neck of an ox. Origin ME: var. of clot …   English new terms dictionary

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• clod — noun Etymology: Middle English clodde, from Old English clod (in clodhamer fieldfare) Date: 15th century 1. a. a lump or mass especially of earth or clay b. soil, earth 2. oaf, dolt • …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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