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virgin earth1652
virgin clay1709
virgin mould1813
virgin soil1828
natural1946
1813 H. DavyElements Agric. Chem. viii. 311 Strawberries and potatoes at first produce luxuriantly in virgin mould, recently turned up from pasture.