peat in Greek
peat in Greek is τύρφη, ποάνθρακας — peat means dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.
peat in Greek
τύρφη
Pronounced: tyrfi
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]
ποάνθρακας
Pronounced: poanthrakas
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]
What does "peat" mean?
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noun Dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.
"Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat."
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- Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat.
- Gardeners mix peat into the soil to help it retain moisture.
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What is "peat" in Greek?
"peat" in Greek is τύρφη, ποάνθρακας. peat means: Dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.
How do you pronounce τύρφη?
"peat" in Greek is τύρφη, pronounced "tyrfi".
How do you use "peat" in a sentence?
Example: "Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat." In Greek, "peat" is τύρφη, ποάνθρακας.
Are there other ways to say "peat" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "peat": τύρφη, ποάνθρακας.
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