Definition of Sphagnum

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

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

Definition of Sphagnum

1. n. A genus of mosses having white leaves slightly tinged with red or green and found growing in marshy places; bog moss; peat moss.

Definition of Sphagnum

1. a grayish moss [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sphagnum

1. A genus of mosses having white leaves slightly tinged with red or green and found growing in marshy places; bog moss; peat moss. Origin: NL, fr/ Gr. A kind of moss. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sphagnum

Sphaeriales
sphaeridium
Sphaerobolaceae
Sphaerocarpaceae
Sphaerocarpales
Sphaerocarpos
Sphaerocarpus
sphaerospore
sphaers
sphaerulite
Sphagnales
sphagnicolous
sphagnous
sphagnous
sphagnum (current term)
sphagnum (current term)
sphagnums
sphagnum moss
sphagnum moss
sphalerite
sphalerite
sphalerites
sphear
spheare
spheares
sphears
Sphecidae
Sphecius
Sphecius speciosis
sphecoid

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