Muskeg (noun)

A type of wetland in Canada and Alaska, characterized by spongy soil and acidic peat.

Origin:

From the cree word muskek, meaning 'swampy area'.

Examples:

1. The muskeg was a treacherous place to cross, the spongy ground giving way beneath their feet.
2. The muskeg was home to a variety of plant and animal life, adapted to the harsh, acidic conditions.
3. The muskeg was dotted with pools of standing water, teeming with mosquitoes and other insects.
4. The muskeg was a unique and important ecosystem, providing important habitat for many species.
5. The muskeg was a challenge for the construction of the pipeline, requiring special equipment to traverse the wet and spongy terrain.