Definition of "heather" in English

noun

1. An evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers.

2. A plant in the family Ericaceae.

3. Various species of the genus Erica.

4. Various species of the genus Cassiope.

5. A purple colour with a tint of pink and blue.

6. (textiles) The use of interwoven yarns of mixed colours to produce flecks.

adjective

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