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Definition of bogland

bogland

/ˈbɒɡ.lænd/
bog · land
Plural:boglands
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• noun

1

An area or expanse of wet, spongy ground consisting primarily of decaying moss and other vegetable matter, typical of cool, northern climates; a region of bogs or peatlands.

Example

"Conservationists are working to restore the ancient bogland in Ireland, as its thick layers of peat store vast amounts of carbon."

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• Nearby Words

boggle
boggy
bogie
bogland
bogota
bogue
bogus

Word Origin & Etymology

A transparent compound formed from 'bog' (from Irish and Scottish Gaelic 'bogach', meaning 'soft' or 'marshy ground') and 'land' (from Old English 'land').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bogland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bogland
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