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heath
1[heeth]
noun
a tract of open and uncultivated land; wasteland overgrown with shrubs.
any of various low-growing evergreen shrubs common on such land, as the common heather, Calluna vulgaris.
any plant of the genus Erica, or of the family Ericaceae.
Heath
2[heeth]
noun
Sir Edward (Richard George), 1916–2005, British statesman: prime minister 1970–74.
heath
1/ ːθ /
noun
a large open area, usually with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation, esp heather
Also called: heather.any low-growing evergreen ericaceous shrub of the Old World genus Erica and related genera, having small bell-shaped typically pink or purple flowers
any of several nonericaceous heathlike plants, such as sea heath
any of various heathlike plants of the genus Epacris : family Epacridaceae
any of various small brown satyrid butterflies of the genus Coenonympha, with coppery-brown wings, esp the large heath ( C. tullia )
Heath
2/ ːθ /
noun
Sir Edward ( Richard George ). 1916–2005, British statesman; leader of the Conservative Party (1965–75); prime minister (1970–74)
Other Word Forms
- heathless adjective
- heathlike adjective
- ˈٳ adjective
- ˈٳˌ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of heath1
Word History and Origins
Origin of heath1
Example Sentences
Heat health alerts are issued to warn health providers of the risk of a heat causing adverse impacts to the heath and wellbeing of the population.
In pushing the “sickest generation” trope, the report glides over the heath threats faced by children — and adults — before vaccines were available for specific diseases.
These early season burns - predominantly grass, heath and shrub fires - have created great strain on fire services, but their ecological impacts can be complicated.
The mountain range has more than 50% of Northern Ireland's upland heath habitat, according to Mr Fisher.
The BBC contacted India's heath ministry and the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization, as well as Myanmar's military government for comment, but has received no response.
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