heathy

heathy

English

Etymology

heath +‎ -y

Adjective

heathy (comparative heathier, superlative heathiest)

1. Resembling heath.
   • 1884, A C and F T Gregory, Journals of Australian Explorations‎:

     The country consists of elevated sandy downs covered with heathy bushes and a few small banksia trees, it being only on the alluvial flats of the river that there is any grass or good soil.

   • 1894, John Muir, The Mountains of California‎:

     Here make ground for a meadow; there, for a garden and grove, making it smooth and fine for small daisies and violets and beds of heathy bryanthus, spicing it well with crystals, garnet feldspar, and zircon."

2. Abounding in heath.
   • 1786, Boswell, Life Of Johnson, Volume 5‎:

     The hills here, and indeed all the heathy grounds in general, abound with the sweet-smelling plant which the Highlanders call gaul, and (I think) with dwarf juniper in many places.