bogwood

[ bog-wood, bawg- ]

noun

1. bog oak.

bogwood

/ ˈbɒɡˌwʊd /

noun

1. another name for bog oak

Word History and Origins

Origin of bogwood¹

First recorded in 1820–30; bog ¹ + wood ¹

Example Sentences

Some one struck a light and illuminated a branch of bogwood which he held above his head as a torch.

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A splinter of bogwood was soon kindled, and by its light I saw that we had been conducted by two girls.

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Owen followed him within the hut, and stooping down to the fire, lighted a piece of bogwood to enable him to see.

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