soddy

/ˈsɒdi/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or grown with grass or moss, especially on rocks or walls

“The old castle walls were soddy and moss-covered.”

2. noun

a substance that resembles peat or turf, often used for fuel

“The soddy was used to heat the homes during the cold winter months.”

3. noun

a type of iron oxide found in bog iron ore

“The miners discovered a large deposit of soddy in the mine.”

Synonyms

  • mossy
  • peaty
  • turfy

Antonyms

  • barren
  • sterile