: heath sense 2a
especially
: a common Eurasian heath (Calluna vulgaris) of northern and alpine regions that has small crowded sessile leaves and racemes of tiny usually purplish-pink flowers and is naturalized in the northeastern U.S.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite the whisky’s extraordinary age the distinctive notes of sweet smokiness from Orkney’s heather peat has remained prominent alongside a delicate character from the original re-fill casks.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Choose from heather gray or black and get a hat that’s warm while still being breathable.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The outdoor outfitter also has this Halo Oversize Hoodie in a dark green heather on sale for $22 off.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite the whisky’s extraordinary age the distinctive notes of sweet smokiness from Orkney’s heather peat has remained prominent alongside a delicate character from the original re-fill casks.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
These heather grey sweats from Skims are supremely soft–and stylish, too!
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Choose from heather gray or black and get a hat that’s warm while still being breathable.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Heather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heather. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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