peaty Definition

peat
noun

1. A mass of dark-brown or black fibrous plant material, produced by the compression of partially decomposed vegetation, used in compost and manure, and in dried form as a fuel.
2. A cut block of this material.
3a. An area, bog, moor etc, covered with peat;
3b. An area from which peat is dug.

Example: peat bog
Example: peat land

Derivative: peaty

Like or consisting of peat.

Having a smoky taste or smell reminiscent of peat.

Etymology: 13c in SE Scotland: from Anglo-Latin peta a peat, possibly from Celtic.