heather

About 2.28 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers.
2. noun A plant in the family Ericaceae.
3. noun Various species of the genus Erica.
4. noun Various species of the genus Cassiope.
5. noun A purple colour with a tint of pink and blue.

   heather:

6. noun The use of interwoven yarns of mixed colours to produce flecks.
7. adjective Of a purple colour with a tint of pink and blue.

Similar words

ling broom calluna vulgaris heather mixture scots heather heath michel chapel joshi suzanne

Often followed by

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Word family

heathers