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noun, often attributive \ ˈpēt \

Definition of peat

1 :turf 4b
2 :partially carbonized vegetable tissue formed by partial decomposition in water of various plants (such as mosses of the genus Sphagnum)
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peaty

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Origin and Etymology of peat

Middle English pete piece of peat, from Medieval Latin peta, probably of Celtic origin; akin to Cornish peyth bit, Welsh peth thing

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

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peat

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Definition of peat

:a bold lively woman

Origin and Etymology of peat

origin unknown

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peat

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noun \ ˈpēt \

Definition of peat for Students

:a blackish or dark brown material that is the remains of plants partly decayed in water and is dug and dried for use as fuel

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