Definition of Peat moss

1. Noun. Any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat.

Exact synonyms: Bog Moss, Sphagnum, Sphagnum Moss
Generic synonyms: Moss
Group relationships: Genus Sphagnum

Definition of Peat moss

1. Noun. A common name of sphagnum. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Peat moss

1. A highly absorbent moss used as a substitute for absorbent cotton or gauze in surgical dressing and sanitary napkins. Synonym: muskeag moss, peat moss. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peat Moss

peases
peashooter
peashooters
peasing
peasized
peason
peasouper
peasoupers
peastone
peastones
peasweep
peasweeps
peat
peat-moss
peat bog
peat moss (current term)
peataries
peatary
peated
peateries
peatery
peatier
peatiest
peatiness
peating
peatland
peatlands
peatman
peatmen
peats

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