bog oak

noun

1. oak or other wood preserved in peat bogs.

bog oak

noun

1. oak or other wood found preserved in peat bogs; bogwood

Word History and Origins

Origin of bog oak¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

It was a little black crucifix carven of the bog oak by one of the brothers who was skilful at that work.

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It is a recumbent effigy of bog-oak, covered with wire network.

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A bog-oak carving represents a typical Irishman driving a "conthrairy pig," which is supposed to stand for Tim Harrington.

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The wood has undergone chemical changes, has lost much of its moisture, and often become very hard, as in bog oak.

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Her hair was dead-black with the blackness of bog-oak root or of basalt.

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