terra rossa

Definitions

A reddish, clay-rich soil found in Mediterranean regions, formed by the weathering of limestone or other carbonate rock.

Examples

The vineyard’s vines thrive in terra rossa soil.

Terra rossa is common in parts of the Mediterranean.

Synonyms

red clay red earth ferrallitic soil Mediterranean red soil red residual soil

Antonyms

black soil chernozem alluvial soil podzol sandy soil peat clay-poor soil