heathland

/ˌhiθˈlænd/
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Other forms: heathlands

Definitions of heathland
  1. noun
    a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation
    synonyms: heath
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    type of:
    barren, waste, wasteland
    an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
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