granite vs heather

granite

noun
  • A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown. 

  • Toughness; the quality of having a thick skin or being rough. 

heather

noun
  • A purple colour with a tint of pink and blue. 

  • A plant in the family Ericaceae. 

  • Various species of the genus Erica. 

  • Various species of the genus Cassiope. 

  • An evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers. 

  • The use of interwoven yarns of mixed colours to produce flecks. 

adj
  • Of a purple colour with a tint of pink and blue. 

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