loam
Definitions
A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.
A mixture of clay, sand, and straw used in making bricks or lining furnaces.
Examples
The garden flourished because the soil was a rich, dark loam.
Farmers prefer loam for planting crops because it retains moisture while allowing for good drainage.
She dug her hands into the cool, damp loam to plant the new saplings.