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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
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Derived Forms
- ˈsphagnous, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sphagnum1
1745–55; < New Latin, alteration of Greek sphágnos a moss
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sphagnum1
C18: from New Latin, from Greek sphagnos a variety of moss
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Example Sentences
When it can be had, florists or sphagnum moss is an excellent medium in which to pack roots for winter.
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I bade Joe lay more dry wood on the fire and kick it well, for the sphagnum moss still dulled it.
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De Golyer was back in a moment, both hands full of dripping sphagnum; and Nick washed away the mess of blood.
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Mr. Arnold, therefore, was provided with some sacks of Sphagnum moss in which to stow his finds.
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With German thoroughness, they made further experiments, and so "discovered" sphagnum moss from the surgeon's point of view.
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