# marl vs mill

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### marl
*noun · IPA /mɑːl/ · frequency rank #49,479*
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.

### mill
*noun · IPA /mɪl/ · frequency rank #3,769*
A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc. (Some are small and simple, and some are large and complex.)

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