Highland

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhaɪlÉ™nd/

Origin

From Middle English *hei-land, *heiȝ-land, from Old English hēahland ("highland"), equivalent to high + land. Cognate with Scots heland, heyland, hieland ("highland"), Dutch hoogland ("highland"), German Hochland ("highland"), Danish højland ("highland"), Swedish högland ("highland").

Full definition of highland

Noun

1. An area of land that is at elevation; mountainous land.

Adjective

1. Relating to highlands.