Heuchs

/hjuːxz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of 'heuch,' referring to multiple steep cliffs or ravines in Scottish and Northern English regions.

Etymology

From heuch + -s (English plural marker). A straightforward pluralization of the Scottish dialect word for geological features.

Kelly Says

Walking through Scotland, you might pass dozens of heuchs without realizing they have a name—but locals would know that these rocky ravines are crucial markers in the landscape, often used in directions and place names!

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