Peaty

/ˈpiːti/

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of peat. Peat is a kind of decomposed vegetation or organic matter that is formed in wetland conditions.

The wine has a peaty aroma.

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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.

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'Peaty' can evoke images of damp, earth-filled landscapes, presenting a specific natural environment.

The hikers traversed a peaty bog that squelched underfoot.

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'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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