muirburn

/ˈmjʊərbərn/

Definitions

1. noun

an area of land affected by uncontrolled or neglected burning of heather or other vegetation, especially in heather moorland.

“The hikers had to navigate through a muirburn to reach the summit.”

Synonyms

  • heather fire
  • moorland burn

Antonyms

  • heather bloom
  • vegetation growth