boghead coal

[ bog-hed ]

noun

1. compact bituminous coal that burns brightly and yields large quantities of tar and oil upon distillation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boghead coal¹

First recorded in 1935–40; named after Boghead, Scotland

Example Sentences

Boghead coal is also used for gas making—in fact, every kind of coal, except anthracite, may be used for this purpose.

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