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Heathery vs Leathery - What's the difference?

heathery | leathery |

As adjectives the difference between heathery and leathery

is that heathery is of, pertaining to, or abundant in heather while leathery is having the consistency, feel, or texture of leather.

As a noun heathery

is a place where varieties of heath are grown in a controlled environment.

heathery

English

Etymology 1

From .

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, pertaining to, or abundant in heather.
  • Like or resembling heather.

    • Etymology 2

    From (heath) + (-ery).

    Noun

    (heatheries)
  • A place where varieties of heath are grown in a controlled environment.

    • leathery

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Having the consistency, feel, or texture of leather.
    • The beef jerky was tough and leathery .