Lewis and Harris

or Lewis with Harris


noun

the northernmost island of the Hebrides, in NW Scotland. 825 sq. mi. (2135 sq. km).

British Dictionary definitions for lewis with harris

Lewis with Harris

Lewis and Harris


noun

an island in the Outer Hebrides, separated from the NW coast of Scotland by the Minch: consists of Lewis in the north and Harris in the south; many lakes and peat moors; economy based chiefly on the Harris tweed industry, with some fishing. Chief town: Stornoway. Pop: 19 918 (2001). Area: 2134 sq km (824 sq miles)