Heather

usgb/ˈheðər/
noun

A kind of small shrub with pink or purple flowers that grows on hills.

The hills were covered in purple heather in the summer.
Visual representation of "heather" - A kind of small shrub with pink or purple flowers that grows on hills.

Often appears as...

  • covered in heather
  • purple heather
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Visual representation of "heather"
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Natural Imagery

Heather is often used to symbolize the beauty of natural, wild landscapes.

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Poets love describing the wild heather-clad moors.
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Scottish Symbol

Heather is a national symbol of Scotland, linked to its culture and heritage.

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Tourists often buy heather souvenirs in Scotland.
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Wild Growth

Heather typically grows wild and isn't usually found in formal gardens.

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The wilderness was speckled with wild heather.
Visual representation of the word "Heather"

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