bog oak

American  

noun

1. oak or other wood preserved in peat bogs.

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bog oak British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bog oak

First recorded in 1855–60

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bog oak

Five bedrooms, five baths, intricate woodwork and “breathtaking Irish bog oak trimmings,” original and unique hardwood floors, carved grand staircase and entry hall, and pocket doors; 5,568 square feet.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023

If Mr. Ballagh refers to the Catholic Church in his choice of medium, Kieran Tuohy exploits the Irish landscape itself for his sculpture of a “Lonely Widow,” carved in bog oak.

From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2013

His effigy in coloured bog oak is disposed in a recumbent attitude on an altar-tomb.

From Cathedral Cities of England by George Gilbert

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

From A Sea Queen's Sailing by Charles W. (Charles Watts) Whistler

Several small boats appeared bringing natives who offered for sale fruit, Irish laces, and canes made of black bog oak, with the shamrock carved on the handles.

From The Harris-Ingram Experiment by Charles E. (Charles Edward) Bolton

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