moorland

UK
/ˈmʊə.lənd/
US
/ˈmʊr.lənd/

Translations

moorlandnoun
moorlands
pl
вересковая пустошь
The moorland was covered in a thick mist.
Вересковая пустошь была покрыта густым туманом.
болотистая местность
The wildlife in the moorland is diverse and abundant.
Животный мир в болотистой местности разнообразен и обилен.
Additional translations
Synonyms
moorlandadjective
more moorland
Comp.
most moorland
Super.
UK
/ˈmʊə.lənd/
US
/ˈmʊr.lənd/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to moorland habitat (e.g., "moorland birds").

Definitions

moorlandnoun
A tract of open, uncultivated upland, typically covered with heather, gorse, and coarse grasses.
The hikers enjoyed the vast expanse of moorland, with its rolling hills and purple heather.
A specific area or stretch of open, uncultivated upland of this type (countable).
Several distinct moorlands lie within the boundaries of the national park.
moorlandadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or found on moorland.
Heather is a common component of moorland vegetation.