: heath sense 2a
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: 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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Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, his wife went chic in a heather gray sweater dress, with a matching coat and a pair of black, thigh-high boots.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Grab it on sale in six different colors: black, charcoal heather, blue ice, celestial, mauve, and plum.
Airplane Relaxed Blazer
Staying comfy is key when traveling.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Cabello wore a dark plaid suit, while her new beau sported a heather gray jacket and trousers with a black scarf.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, his wife went chic in a heather gray sweater dress, with a matching coat and a pair of black, thigh-high boots.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Heather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heather. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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