Peaty
/ˈpiːti/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Imagery
Use 'peaty' to describe smells and tastes often associated with whiskey or scotch, giving a rich earthy sensation. 
His breath carried a distinctly peaty scent after sipping the scotch.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Settings
'Peaty' can evoke images of damp, earth-filled landscapes, presenting a specific natural environment. 
The hikers traversed a peaty bog that squelched underfoot.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Vocabulary
'Peaty' is often used in conversations about gardening or agriculture to describe soil types. 
The gardener explained that ferns thrive in peaty soil.
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BoggyDampHumidMarshyMoistMuckySoddenSwampy
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