Pegasse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈɡæs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pegasse is a noun meaning Peat; dark, spongy, acidic, soil of decomposed vegetation (peat), especially in Guyana.
Meaning
Peat; dark, spongy, acidic, soil of decomposed vegetation (peat), especially in Guyana.
Example Sentences
The swampland is an extensive pegasse swamp, which is rich in organic matter and intensely acidic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petary, peat-reek, peatstack, moorlog, peatbog, peatland.
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