Heath: meaning, definitions and examples

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heath

 

[ hiหฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wild landscape

An area of open uncultivated land, especially in Britain, with characteristic vegetation of heather, gorse, and coarse grasses.

Synonyms

moor, moorland, wasteland

Examples of usage

  • The heath stretched out before us, a vast expanse of wild beauty.
  • She enjoyed taking long walks on the heath, surrounded by nature.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A shrubby evergreen plant of the heather family, typically with small pink or purple bell-shaped flowers.

Synonyms

heather, ling

Examples of usage

  • The doctor recommended using heath extract for its medicinal properties.
  • The heath plant is known for its resistance to harsh weather conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "heath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น urze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ heath

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrzos

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lande

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brezal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fundalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ู†ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vล™es

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vres

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿณๆฅ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะปา›ะฐะฝะถะฐะฟั‹ั€ะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yovลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brezal

Etymology

The word 'heath' originated from Old English 'hวฃรฐ', which referred to uncultivated land. The term has been used in English since the 12th century to describe open, often hilly areas covered with low shrubs and coarse grasses. Heathland ecosystems are important habitats for wildlife, especially birds and insects. The plant 'heather' is a key species found on heaths, known for its colorful flowers and resilience to harsh conditions.

See also: heathen, heather, heathland.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,368, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.