heuch

Scots

Etymology

Old English hōh. Cognate with English hoe (“promontory”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /çjux/, /çjʌx/

Noun

heuch (plural heuchs or hews or heughs)

  1. cliff, precipice
  2. ravine, chasm
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