heath
heath · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
An area of open uncultivated land, typically on acid sandy soil, covered with heather, gorse, and coarse grasses.
- 2.
A low-growing evergreen shrub with small leaves and purple, pink, or white flowers, native to Europe and Africa.
- 3.
A proper name, also used as a surname or given name.
Forms
plural: heaths
Phrases & expressions
- •heathland — an area covered with heath vegetation
Related words
Etymology
From Old English haeth, referring to open wasteland covered with heather and similar plants. Related to German Heide and Dutch heide.