machair

/ˈmæxɑːr/

Definitions

1. noun

A narrow strip of fertile, sandy land along a sea coast, particularly in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, where peat and shells have been deposited.

“The machair of the Hebridean island is home to many unique and endangered species.”

Synonyms

  • shingle
  • strand

Antonyms

  • heath
  • moor