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

I am sure they are nothing more than bog oak....

From The Life of Gordon, Volume I by Demetrius Charles Boulger

The wood has undergone chemical changes, has lost much of its moisture, and often become very hard, as in bog oak.

From The Geological Story of the Isle of Wight by J. Cecil Hughes

A deputation from Ireland here met me, presenting a beautiful bog oak casket, lined with gold, and carved with appropriate national symbols, containing an offering for the cause of the oppressed.

From Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 by Harriet Beecher Stowe