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| peat [ peet ] (plural peats) |
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1. deposit of organic debris: a compacted deposit of partially decomposed organic debris, usually saturated with water
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2. piece of peat used for fuel: a cut and dried piece of peat used as fuel
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| [14th century. < Anglo-Latin peta, probably < Celtic, "bit"] |
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  peat·y adjective |
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