What is another word for Heathery?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛðəɹi] (IPA)

Heathery is an adjective that refers to a landscape covered with heather plants, which are low-growing shrubs with pink, purple, or white flowers. Some synonyms for heathery include heathy, heathered, heath-like, heather-clad, heather-grown, and heath-bedecked. Other related words include moorish, boggy, and peaty, which describe the type of terrain where heather plants typically grow. The word heathery can also be used to describe the colors and patterns of clothing or textiles that resemble the pink and purple hues of heather flowers. In popular culture, heathery landscapes are often associated with Scotland, where the moors and hillsides are dotted with heather bushes.

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What are the hypernyms for Heathery?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Heathery

In fact, only one of the ranging setters was now in sight; and Roderick had quickly run up to the top of a Heathery knoll, to have them both in view.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
But when they reached the Long Pool no fishing was possible; the afternoon sun struck full on the calm surface of the water; there was not a breath of wind to stir the smooth-mirrored blue and white; they could do nothing but choose out a Heathery knoll on the bank, and sit down and wait patiently for a passing cloud.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
Oh for the boys and guns and dogs, a Heathery moor, and a blue Scotch heaven above me!
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond

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