1. dark, fertile soil, especially in prairie or grassland regions, rich in organic matter and minerals
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in agricultural contexts

Examples

• The blackland of Texas is ideal for growing cotton and grain.
• Farmers in the blackland region have cultivated the soil for generations.
• The blackland prairie once covered vast areas of the central United States.
• This blackland soil retains moisture well during dry seasons.
• The rich blackland made the region attractive to early settlers.