Bog: meaning, definitions and examples
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bog
[ bɒɡ ]
in nature
A bog is a wetland area where water is stagnant and acidic, often covered with a thick layer of moss. Bogs are characterized by their unique vegetation, including sphagnum moss, pitcher plants, and sundews.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hiker got stuck in the bog while trying to cross it.
- Bogs are important ecosystems that provide habitat for various plant and animal species.
informal
In informal usage, 'bog' can refer to a bathroom or toilet.
Synonyms
bathroom, loo
Examples of usage
- I need to use the bog before we leave.
Translations
Translations of the word "bog" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pântano
🇮🇳 दलदल
🇩🇪 Sumpf
🇮🇩 rawa
🇺🇦 болото
🇵🇱 bagno
🇯🇵 沼
🇫🇷 marais
🇪🇸 pantano
🇹🇷 bataklık
🇰🇷 늪
🇸🇦 مستنقع
🇨🇿 bažina
🇸🇰 močiar
🇨🇳 沼泽
🇸🇮 močvirje
🇮🇸 mýri
🇰🇿 батпақ
🇬🇪 ჭაობი
🇦🇿 bataqlıq
🇲🇽 pantano
Word origin
The word 'bog' dates back to the 14th century and is of uncertain origin. It is believed to be related to the Middle Irish word 'bogach', which means 'soft ground'. Bogs have long been a part of folklore and mythology in various cultures, often associated with mystery and danger.