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peat pot

American  

noun

  1. a small flowerpot formed of peat in which a plant can be grown and transplanted without having to be removed.

Etymology

Origin of peat pot

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Example Sentences

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Inside the cube are a few seeds, a starter peat pot and a mini-booklet of instructions and lore.

From Washington Post

Out o' the peat pot into the gutter.

From Project Gutenberg

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