ˈkɔmpɔst n. & v. --n. 1 a
mixed manure,
esp. of
organic origin. b a
loam soil or
other medium with added compost, used
for growing plants. 2 a
mixture of ingredients (a
rich compost of lies
and innuendo). --v.tr. 1
treat (soil) with compost. 2
make (manure,
vegetable matter, etc.)
into compost. øcompost
heap (or pile) a layered
structure of
garden refuse, soil,
etc.,
which decays to
become compost. [ME f. OF composte f. L compos(i)tum (as COMPOSITE)]