Aftercrop

Quick meaning: Aftercrop is a noun meaning A second crop in the same year.

Meaning

A second crop in the same year.

Example Sentences

[…] the upgraded water channel has been effective in replacing wheat, the traditional aftercrop of rice, with vegetables, which have an increasing market demand.

[…] a new contrivance for cutting cabbages, in such a manner as would secure the stock against the rotting rain, and enable it to produce a plenteous after-crop of delicious sprouts.

Her glow and vitality had always put poor Kitty’s skimpiness completely into the shade, and what ailed her now was that wistful longing of the victress to be magnanimous that is the uneasy aftercrop of triumph.

No question but you grieued inward much, As doth the Miser, in a backward yeare: When others reape, to see your harvest such, And all your hopes, but in their blade appeare: Ladie, let henceforth nought disease your rest, For after-crops doe sometime prooue the best.

Word Forms

• aftercrops
• after-crop

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include intercrop, refruiting, resowing, multicropping, regraft, neohybrid.

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