heath
Translation
heath, moorland
Examples
They walked across the misty heath.
They walked across the misty heath.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) an area of open uncultivated land They walked across the misty heath.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moor, wasteland, scrubland
Etymology
From Old English 'hǣþ', referring to uncultivated land or the plants growing there.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse it with 'heat'. A 'heath' is a type of landscape, often associated with Scotland and classic English novels like *Wuthering Heights*.