Heidelandschaft

heathland landscape

noun HEYE-de-lant-shaft Rare

Also means

moorland scenery

Usage Note

Heidelandschaft describes open, shrubby terrain dominated by heather (Calluna vulgaris) and similar low-growing plants. It is associated with northern German regions like the Lüneburger Heide.

Examples

"Die Heidelandschaft blüht im August in leuchtendem Lila."

Natural Translation

The heathland landscape blooms in a vivid purple in August.

Literal Translation

The heath-landscape blooms in August in vivid purple.

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