bog moss

American  

noun

1. peat moss.

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bog moss British  

noun

1. another name for peat moss

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Etymology

Origin of bog moss

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Tightening regulation and environmental concerns over sphagnum - the bog moss that turns to peat - have brought changes, but commercial gathering of common moss remains legal in Wales provided pickers have a permit.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Though it’s rumored that some Vikings might have used bog moss, for instance, it’s unconfirmed by historical records.

From National Geographic • Nov. 29, 2023

The tanning properties of bog moss do the rest.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2020

After he was gone, the woman’s friends brought in a stroker, who rubbed the nurse with bog moss, and then threw a bucket of bogwater over her in bed.

From The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. by Various

There are many varieties of bog moss, and some of them have now been put to practical use in our field hospitals.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) by Parrott, James Edward