- relating to, characterized by, or being soil that is rich and crumbly because it contains roughly equal parts of sand and silt and a smaller proportion of clay: Most roses thrive in loamy, well-drained soil and prefer consistent watering.This all-terrain road bike bounds over loamy forest trails as easily as it rolls over smooth tarmac.
- similar to or evoking rich soil in scent, consistency, etc.: The Margaux wine reveals some dusty, loamy, earthy notes intermixed with licorice and herbs.
- relating to or being a mixture of clay, sand, straw, etc., used in plastering walls, stopping holes, making molds for founding, etc.: The pleasant natural color of loamy plaster gives a warm feeling to this traditionally built home.
