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heath

noun
USHEETH/hiːθ/

Pluralheaths

3 meanings of heath

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  1. 1
    wild landnouncountable or uncountable
    A wide, flat area of wild land with sandy soil and low bushes.

    We walked across the heath to the old windmill.

    Wild ponies graze on the heath all year round.

    UsageSay on the heath.

    Similarheathland, moorland, moor

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  2. 2
    nouncountable or uncountable
    A small evergreen bush, like heather, that grows on open land and often has tiny bell-shaped flowers.

    Purple heath covered the hillside behind the cottage.

    She planted a few heaths along the garden path.

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  3. 3
    nouncountable
    Any of several small butterflies or moths called heaths, often found on open land.

    At night a heath flew to our porch light with the other moths.

    A small heath fluttered low over the dry grass.

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Origin

It comes from the Old English word hǣþ, meaning open land that is not farmed.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts