/ˈmɑːli/ or /ˈmɑːrli/ (MAR-lee or MAR-lye)

Definitions

1. adjective

having a soil composed of marl, typically containing a mixture of clay and limestone

“The marly soil in the garden made it perfect for growing cacti.”

2. noun

a mixture of clay and calcium carbonate, often found in soil or rocks

“The geologist collected a sample of marly rock from the quarry.”