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Hochmoor

raised bog, upland peat moor

noun HOKH-mohr Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Also means

high moor

Usage Note

Hochmoor refers to a raised, acidic peat bog fed only by rainwater, found in cooler highland regions. Distinct from Niedermoor (fen), it is an important habitat and carbon store. Plural is Hochmoore.

Examples

"Das Hochmoor im Schwarzwald steht unter Naturschutz."

Natural Translation

The raised bog in the Black Forest is under nature protection.

Literal Translation

The high-moor in the Black Forest stands under nature-protection.

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