fellfield en · NOUN
Etymology
From fell + field.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A type of open area on windy slopes or ridges at very high altitudes or latitudes where the climate is too cold and dry for anything but sparse, low-growing plants amid rocks and bare soil.
- (countable, uncountable) The vegetation in such areas.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fellfields | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| fell-field | alternative | lexicographic |