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sphagnum
[ sfag-nuhm ]
noun
- any soft moss of the genus Sphagnum, occurring chiefly in bogs, used for potting and packing plants, for dressing wounds, etc.
sphagnum
/ ˈsfæɡnəm /
noun
- any moss of the genus Sphagnum, of temperate bogs, having leaves capable of holding much water: layers of these mosses decay to form peat Also calledpeat mossbog moss
sphagnum
/ sfăg′nəm /
- See peat moss
Derived Forms
- ˈsphagnous, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of sphagnum1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sphagnum1
Example Sentences
Peat is an accumulation of sphagnum moss and other organic matter that grows in wet areas.
When it can be had, florists or sphagnum moss is an excellent medium in which to pack roots for winter.
I bade Joe lay more dry wood on the fire and kick it well, for the sphagnum moss still dulled it.
De Golyer was back in a moment, both hands full of dripping sphagnum; and Nick washed away the mess of blood.
Mr. Arnold, therefore, was provided with some sacks of Sphagnum moss in which to stow his finds.
With German thoroughness, they made further experiments, and so "discovered" sphagnum moss from the surgeon's point of view.
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