Heidekrautlandschaft

heathland landscape

noun HAI-deh-krowt-lant-shaft Rare

Also means

heather moor landscape

Usage Note

Heidekrautlandschaft describes a terrain dominated by heather (Heidekraut), typical of the Lüneburger Heide and other sandy lowlands. It is a vivid compound used in tourist brochures and nature writing.

Examples

"Im August leuchtet die Heidekrautlandschaft in sattem Violett."

Natural Translation

In August the heathland landscape glows in rich violet.

Literal Translation

In August glows the heather-landscape in rich violet.

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