Synonyms for
Muir
Definition
Muir means 'moor' or a tract of open uncultivated upland; a heath.
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Common collocations
- vast muir
- open muir
- windswept muir
- lonely muir
- across the muir
- on the muir
- the muir stretched
Word family
noun muir
Usage note
Muir is a Scottish word for an area of open, uncultivated land, often covered with heather. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, especially in Scotland and Northern England.
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Example sentences
- The muir was covered in heather.
- The Scottish muirs are known for their beauty.
- The muir stretched out before us for miles.
- The muir was home to many wild animals.
- The sheep grazed on the muir.
Quotes
The muir is a wild and desolate place, but it has its own beauty. - Unknown
I love walking on the muir, it's so peaceful and quiet. - Jane Austen
The muir is a place where you can get lost in your thoughts. - Robert Frost