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

Example Sentences

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

Other Hermes bags include a limited edition chevron motif Fauve Barénia & Bog Oak Kellywood 22, which is seen fetching 60,000 - 80,000 pounds and a shiny Cocoan Porosus Crocodile Birkin 35, adorned with 18 carat yellow gold and yellow sapphire hardware.

From Reuters

Dr Cathy Oakes, who specialises in French and English medieval architecture and iconography at the University of Oxford, said the wood in Lake Volta could be similar to "bog oak", which was widely used in medieval constructions and furniture, although not in the original Notre-Dame.

From BBC

"Bog oak has similarly been exposed to water for a long period of time, so it's stronger and more durable," she said.

From BBC

If you Google “Scottish bog oak” you’ll find some incredibly treasured elderish woods that have been preserved in bogs.

From The Guardian