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heather in Norwegian

heather in Norwegian is røsslyng — heather means a low evergreen shrub with small purple, pink, or white flowers, common on moorland.

heather in Norwegian

røsslyng
noun
A plant in the family Ericaceae.

What does "heather" mean?

  1. noun A low evergreen shrub with small purple, pink, or white flowers, common on moorland.
    "The cutting sides were gay with heather in bloom, and masses of dainty Scots bluebells, while patches of clear sky overhead were bringing life and colour to the sea."
  2. noun A muted purple-pink color, or a fabric made from mixed-colored yarns.
    "She wore a heather gray sweater."
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heather in a sentence

  • The cutting sides were gay with heather in bloom, and masses of dainty Scots bluebells, while patches of clear sky overhead were bringing life and colour to the sea.
  • The hills were covered in purple heather.
  • She wore a heather gray sweater.
  • The scarf came in a soft heather shade that matched her coat.

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What is "heather" in Norwegian?
"heather" in Norwegian is røsslyng. heather means: A low evergreen shrub with small purple, pink, or white flowers, common on moorland.
How do you use "heather" in a sentence?
Example: "The hills were covered in purple heather." In Norwegian, "heather" is røsslyng.
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