bog-iron ore
[ bog-ahy-ern, bawg- ]
nounMineralogy.
a deposit of impure limonite formed in low, wet areas.
Origin of bog-iron ore
1First recorded in 1780–90
- Also called bog ore .
Words Nearby bog-iron ore
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How to use bog-iron ore in a sentence
To court her for her money, to kiss her into taking her money out of good mortgages and putting it into bog iron ore?
The Entailed Hat | George Alfred TownsendBog iron ore is common on the north-east side of the lake, and is worked.
The bog-iron-ore, and swamp iron ore belong to this species.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreThis park contains many ponds and miry places, and is said to be underlaid everywhere with bog iron-ore.
The Crest of the Continent | Ernest IngersollAn enormous output of lumber comes down to Three Rivers, and the district also produces much bog iron ore.
America, Volume IV (of 6) | Joel Cook
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