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heath Definition


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heath
noun
    1. An area of open land, usually with dry sandy acidic soil, dominated by low-growing evergreen shrubs, especially heathers.
    2. Any low evergreen shrub found in northern and alpine regions, especially on open moors and heaths with acid soil.
Derivative: heathlike
adj
    Derivative: heathy
    adj
      Etymology: Anglo-Saxon hæth.



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