Heather

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈhɛðɚ/
• RP IPA: /ˈhɛðə/
• Rhymes: -ɛðə(ɹ)
• Hyphenation: heath + er

Origin

Full definition of heather

Noun

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

Synonyms

• (Calluna vulgaris) ling

Related terms

• heath

Derived terms

Adjective

1. Of a purple colour with a tint with pink and blue.

Anagrams

• heareth