sphagnous

[ sfag-nuh s ]
/ ˈsfæg nəs /

adjective

pertaining to, abounding in, or consisting of sphagnum.

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Origin of sphagnous

First recorded in 1820–30; sphagn(um) + -ous

Words nearby sphagnous

sphaceloderma, sphacelous, sphacelus, sphaeristerium, sphaero-, sphagnous, sphagnum, sphairee, sphalerite, sphecid, sphen-
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