Peat
31peat moss — n. 1. any moss which forms peat, esp. sphagnum 2. any peat composed of residues of mosses, used chiefly as mulch 3. [Brit. Dial.] a peat bog …
32peat-hag — peatˈ hag or peatˈ hagg noun A hag in a peat bog (see ↑hag2) • • • Main Entry: ↑peat …
33peat-hagg — peatˈ hag or peatˈ hagg noun A hag in a peat bog (see ↑hag2) • • • Main Entry: ↑peat …
34Peat Bog Soldiers (song) — Peat Bog Soldiers is one of Europe s best known protest songs. It exists in countless European languages, became a Republican anthem during the Spanish Civil War; was a symbol of resistance during the Second World War; and is popular with the… …
35peat moss — peat′ moss n. 1) pln any moss, esp. of the genus Sphagnum, from which peat may form 2) such moss when dried, used chiefly as a mulch or seedbed • Etymology: 1870–80; cf. ME petemos (in place name) peat bog …
36peat-reeker — peatˈ reekˈer noun An ornamental apparatus for producing the smell of peat smoke • • • Main Entry: ↑peat …
37peat-spade — peatˈ spade noun A spade having a side wing at right angles for cutting peat in rectangular blocks • • • Main Entry: ↑peat …
38peat-caster — peatˈ caster noun A person who digs peats and throws them on the bank to dry • • • Main Entry: ↑peat …
39peat-casting — peatˈ casting noun • • • Main Entry: ↑peat …
40peat-creel — peatˈ creel noun A basket for carrying peats • • • Main Entry: ↑peat …
