/ Dictionary / Index S sphagnum: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sphag•num Pronunciation: (sfag'num), [key] — n. any soft moss of the genus Sphagnum, occurring chiefly in bogs, used for potting and packing plants, for dressing wounds, etc. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: sphagnum (Thesaurus) sphagnous sphalerite Related Content Daily Word Quiz: ounterfeit Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language