white land

See also: Whiteland

English

Etymology 1

So called because it is not shaded on the map.

Noun

white land (countable and uncountable, plural white lands)

  1. (real estate) Land not included in a plan for development, demolition, etc.

Etymology 2

Noun

white land (countable and uncountable, plural white lands)

  1. Land with a stiff clayey soil that is white when dry.
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