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fertile

[fur-tl, -tahyl] / ˈfɜr tl, -taɪl /


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Although wolves and dogs still share territory and are capable of producing fertile offspring, actual hybridization between them is unusual.

From Science Daily

One stall sold slices of mangoes brought in from Jazan, the fertile southern province famous for its tropical fruits, wheat and coffee; others sold raisins, spices, nuts and gourmet honey from Yemen.

From Los Angeles Times

To the northwest of Kinshasa, a pilot farm supported by the World Food Programme is working to transform sand into fertile land.

From Barron's

Hopefully the steady gig and the fertile scene in Philadelphia will enable Mr. Taylor to keep developing the potential shown on “Smoke Shifter.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Grief creates fertile ground for something new to grow.

From Salon