sod

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
  2. noun an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen
  3. noun someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male)

Etymology

From Middle English sod, sodde first attested in the mid-15th century, from Middle Dutch zoden (“turf”) or Middle Low German sôde, soede (“turf”), both related to Dutch zode (“turf”), German Sode (“turf”), Old Frisian sātha (“sod”), all being of uncertain ultimate origin.

In classic literature

Synonyms

turf, sward, greensward

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