noun
peat
peet
noun
1
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."
"Gardeners mix peat into the soil to help it retain moisture."
How to Use Peat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDecayed plant material dug from bogs, burned as fuel or used to improve garden soil.
Common pairings
peat bog
peat moss
peat-smoked whisky
Word Forms
peats plural, peats plural
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Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly from an old Celtic word meaning "portion" or "piece" — which would make it distantly related to the word "piece".