English Explanatory Dictionary

moorburn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The controlled burning of moorland vegetation to encourage new growth (either heather or grassland) for the management of moorland game and wildlife or for improving the grazing potential.

Word forms

moorburn moorburns

Etymology

From moor + burn.

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