peatiest

Variant of peat

peat definition

peat (pēt)

noun

  1. partly decayed, moisture-absorbing plant matter found in ancient bogs and swamps, used as a plant covering or fuel
  2. a dried block of this used as fuel

Etymology: ME pete < ML peta, piece of turf, prob. < Celt *pett-, piece > piece, Welsh peth

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