Heather (Noun)
Meaning 1
Interwoven yarns of mixed colors producing muted greyish shades with flecks of color.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park was filled with purple heather that swayed gently in the breeze.
- The tourists hiked through the fields of heather, taking in the breathtaking views.
- In the early morning, the heather-covered moors were shrouded in mist.
- The low-growing heather was perfectly suited to the rocky terrain.
- As the seasons changed, the heather turned a beautiful shade of gold.