Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - marl

1. n. & v. --n. soil consisting of clay and lime, with fertilizing properties. --v.tr. apply marl to (the ground). Derivatives marly adj. Etymology: ME f. OF marle f. med.L margila f. L marga 2. n. 1 a mottled yarn of differently coloured threads. 2 the fabric made from this. Etymology: shortening of marbled: see MARBLE