muskeg
/ˈmʌskɛɡ/
noun
- A bog or swamp, especially in northern North America, consisting of partly decayed plant matter (peat) and often covered with moss.
- Hiking through the muskeg was difficult because the ground was so wet and spongy.
- Builders had to drain the muskeg before they could start construction on the road.
- The muskeg in northern Canada is home to unique plants and animals.