Meaning Of The Word Peat

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peat
Peat is decaying plant material which is found under the ground in some cool, wet regions. Peat can be added to soil to help plants grow, or can be burnt on fires instead of coal.

peat in American English
partly decayed, moisture-absorbing plant matter found in ancient bogs and swamps, used as a plant covering or fuel

peat in American English 1
noun: a highly organic material found in marshy or damp regions, composed of partially decayed vegetable matter: it is cut and dried for use as fuel

peat in American English 2
noun: a merry young girl; darling (used as a term of endearment)

peat in British English 1
noun: a compact brownish deposit of partially decomposed vegetable matter saturated with water: found in uplands and bogs in temperate and cold regions and used as a fuel (when dried) and as a fertilizer

peat in British English 2
noun: a person, esp a woman

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