Heathrow

English

Etymology

Named after the hamlet of Heath Row, which was obliterated for construction of the airport. From Middle English heth (“heath”) + rew (“row”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhiːθɹoʊ/, /ˌhiːθˈɹoʊ/

Proper noun

Heathrow

  1. An international airport in the borough of Hillingdon, Greater London.

Translations

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