muskeg

/ˈmʌskɛɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wetland characterized by a layer of partially decayed plant matter, found in boreal forests, especially in Canada and Alaska.

“The hikers had to navigate through the treacherous muskeg to reach the mountain peak.”

Synonyms

  • peat bog
  • wetland

Antonyms

  • desert
  • dry land