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—heatheriness, n./hedh"euh ree/, adj.1. of or like heather.2. abounding in heather.Also, heathy.[1525-35; HEATHER + -Y1]
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Heathery — Heath er*y ( [y^]), a. Heathy; abounding in heather; of the nature of heath. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
heathery — ˈheth(ə)rē, ri adjective 1. : abounding in or covered with heather heathery hillsides 2. : suggesting or resembling heather a delicate heathery fragrance especially : heather 2 … Useful english dictionary
heathery — adjective Date: 1535 1. of, relating to, or resembling heather 2. having flecks of various colors < a soft heathery tweed > … New Collegiate Dictionary
heathery — heather ► NOUN ▪ a purple flowered heath typical of moors and heaths. DERIVATIVES heathery adjective. ORIGIN Old English … English terms dictionary
heathery — 1. adjective /ˈhɛðəɹi/ a) Of, pertaining to, or abundant in heather. b) Like or resembling heather. 2. noun /ˈhɛðəɹi/ A place where varieties of heath are grown in a controlled environment … Wiktionary
heathery — adj. of or resembling heather; covered with heather (type of evergreen shrub) … English contemporary dictionary
heathery — a. Heathy … New dictionary of synonyms
heathery — heath·ery … English syllables
heathery — heath•er•y [[t]ˈhɛð ə ri[/t]] adj. 1) of or like heather 2) abounding in heather 3) marked with small flecks of various muted colors • Etymology: 1525–35 … From formal English to slang
heathery — /ˈhɛðəri/ (say hedhuhree) adjective 1. of or like heather. 2. covered with heather. Also, heathy /ˈhiθi/ (say heethee) …
