adj
Meaning 1
Of, pertaining to, or abundant in heather.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
heathery
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Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈhɛðəɹi/
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UK: /ˈhiːθəɹi/
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adj
Meaning 2
Like or resembling heather.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A place where varieties of heath are grown in a controlled environment.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English heather Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English heathery From heather + -y.
Etymology tree English heath Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Old French -ier Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ia Old French -ie Old French -eriebor. Middle English -erie English -ery English heathery From heath + -ery.