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heather

heath·er [ héər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small-flowered bush: a low-growing evergreen plant with spiky leaves that grows in clusters. Flowers: small purple, pink, or white, bell-shaped. Native to: heaths and mountainsides in Europe and Asia.  Latin name Calluna vulgaris.

2. purple color: a purple color tinged with pink and blue

[14th century. Origin ?]

heath·er adjective
heath·er·y adjective
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