heather

noun
UK /ˈhɛðə/
US /ˈhɛðər/

Heather is a small bush with tiny purple or pink flowers that grows on hills.

The hills were covered in purple heather.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A light purple or pinkish-grey color.

She wore a heather-colored sweater.

3. A female given name.

Heather is my neighbor's name.

4. Land covered with heather plants.

The sheep wandered across the heather.