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Heathcliff (name) means a masculine given name, famous as the brooding romantic hero of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights.". Example: “Heathcliff's obsessive love for Catherine drives the whole novel.”

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A masculine given name, famous as the brooding romantic hero of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights."
"Heathcliff's obsessive love for Catherine drives the whole novel."
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_____'s obsessive love for Catherine drives the whole novel.

Etymology

Formed from heath and cliff.

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What does “Heathcliff” mean?
The word “Heathcliff” means a masculine given name, famous as the brooding romantic hero of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights.".
How do you use “Heathcliff” in a sentence?
Here is “Heathcliff” used in a sentence: “Heathcliff's obsessive love for Catherine drives the whole novel.”
What part of speech is “Heathcliff”?
“Heathcliff” is a name.
What is the meaning of Heathcliff?
"Heathcliff" (name) means a masculine given name, famous as the brooding romantic hero of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights.".

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