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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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Origin of heathery

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

Example Sentences

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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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