Meaning of the word "green manure" in English

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green manure

US /ɡriːn məˈnʊr/
UK /ɡriːn məˈnjʊər/
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Noun

a fertilizer as of growing plants that are plowed or turned into the soil to improve its fertility

Example:
Farmers often plant clover as green manure to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
Using green manure is an effective way to improve soil structure organically.