Definition

A type of fertilizer made from crushed or ground bones, often used to enrich soil or as animal feed.

Example

Farmers often use bonemeal to improve the nutrient content of their soil.

Conversation

Have you ever used bonemeal in your garden?

Yeah, I started using it last year, and it really helped my plants grow.

I heard it’s great for adding nutrients to the soil.

Absolutely! It’s a natural fertilizer that makes a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bonemeal is formed from "bone" (from Old English "ban", meaning the hard structure that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates) and "meal" (from Old English "melu", meaning ground grain or flour). The word refers to a meal or powder made from ground bones, often used as fertilizer or animal feed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bone' as the hard structure of animals and 'meal' as something ground into powder — bonemeal is literally ground bones used for nourishment.

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