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Definition heather
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Originally only Scottish, in forms with /d/ such as hedder, whereas heath was used in the South of England. So the form heather may be a comparatively modern alteration by association with heath, rather than a cognate.
Noun
heather (countable and uncountable, plural heathers)
- (botany) An evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers.
- (botany) The Ericaceae family.
- (botany) Various species of the genus Erica.
- (botany) Various species of the genus Cassiope.
- A purple colour with a tint of pink and blue.
- (textiles) The use of interwoven yarns of mixed colours to produce flecks.
Adjective
heather (not comparable)
- Of a purple colour with a tint with pink and blue.
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