heather
/ˈhɛðɚ/noun
High School
1
An evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers.
2
A plant in the family Ericaceae.
3
Various species of the genus Erica.
4
Various species of the genus Cassiope.
5
A purple colour with a tint of pink and blue.
6
The use of interwoven yarns of mixed colours to produce flecks.
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Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
Consonance
Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing