| 单词 | peat |
| 释义 | Word Frequency peat 1(piːt) noun 1. a. 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 b. (as modifier) peat bog 2. a piece of dried peat for use as fuel Derived forms peaty (ˈpeaty) adjective Word origin C14: from Anglo-Latin peta, perhaps from Celtic; compare Welsh peth thingWord Frequency peat 2(piːt) noun 1. archaic, derogatory a person, esp a woman 2. obsolete a term of endearment for a girl or woman Word origin C16: of uncertain origin |
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