pegassy

English

Etymology

From pegasse +‎ -y.

Adjective

pegassy (comparative more pegassy, superlative most pegassy)

1. (soil science) Characterised by the presence of pegasse; peaty.

   Synonym: peaty

   • 1947, P.E. Turner, Yields of plant cane and sugar in cultivation experiments, page 25:

     It is recommended that each Estate should lay down 100 acres under the system as soon as the necessary equipment is available, and that the trial areas should include frontland, pegassy and riverside soils.