n. 1. A low-growing Eurasian shrub (Calluna vulgaris) in the heath family, growing in dense masses and having small evergreen leaves and clusters of small, bell-shaped pinkish-purple flowers. Also called ling2. 2. See heath. 3. A grayish purple to purplish red. heather adj. ![]() (click for a larger image) heatherCalluna vulgaris |
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