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Heathlike
see synonyms of heathlikeAdjective
1. heathlike
resembling heath
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Heathlike
see synonyms of heathlikenoun
1. British
a large open area, usually with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation, esp heather
2. 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
3.
any of several nonericaceous heathlike plants, such as sea heath
4. Australian
any of various heathlike plants of the genus Epacris: family Epacridaceae
5.
any of various small brown satyrid butterflies of the genus Coenonympha, with coppery-brown wings, esp the large heath (C. tullia)
noun
Sir Edward (Richard George). 1916–2005, British statesman; leader of the Conservative Party (1965–75); prime minister (1970–74)
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Heathlike
see synonyms of heathlike Edward (Richard George)1916-2005; Eng. politician: prime minister (1970-74)
noun
1.
a tract of open wasteland, esp. in the British Isles, covered with heather, low shrubs, etc.; moor
2.
any plant of the heath family; esp., any of various shrubs and plants (genera Erica and Calluna) that grow on heaths, as heather
adjective
3.
designating a family (Ericaceae, order Ericales) of dicotyledonous woody shrubs and small trees, including the blueberry, mountain laurel, and rhododendrons
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