Bogwood

/ˈbɒɡˌwʊd/ noun

Wood from trees that have been preserved in peat bogs for centuries or millennia, often dark in color and used for decorative or artistic purposes.

Compound of bog + wood; refers to ancient wood preserved in anaerobic bog environments, sometimes called 'bog oak' when from oak trees, with preservation possible for thousands of years.

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