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heathery

American  
[heth-uh-ree] / ˈhɛð ə ri /

adjective

  1. of or like heather.

  2. abounding in heather.


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Etymology

Origin of heathery

First recorded in 1525–35; heather + -y 1

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So does Jane, who has arranged some low, heathery sprigs in a small vase for lunchtime.

From New York Times Oct. 23, 2019

The camouflaged hunting outfit in heathery tones: smock, trousers, heavy duty boots, balaclava.

From The Guardian Feb. 20, 2018

Maybe if we Scots campaign harder and make a nice heathery movie about Robert Burns's coastal childhood, we could challenge their preconceptions, change their ideas.

From The Guardian Jan. 26, 2011

One of the most dynamic looks was a slim jumper in a heathery tartan with short sleeves in a sheer black stretch fabric and a two-inch-wide panel down the sides in the same sheer fabric.

From New York Times Mar. 2, 2010

When Tristran looked back the way they had come there was no sign of any wood at all; the way behind them was purple-headed, heathery hills.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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