periwinkle

/ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/ · noun

Meaning

Any of several evergreen plants of the genus Vinca with blue or white flowers.
Similar plants of genus Catharanthus.
A color with bluish and purplish hues, somewhat light.
Of pale bluish purple colour.
A mollusk of genus Littorina.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

madagascar periwinkle(English)winkle(English)old maid(English)cape periwinkle(English)catharanthus roseus(English)cayenne jasmine(English)red periwinkle(English)rose periwinkle(English)catharanthus(English)vinca(English)sackbut(English)mollusc(English)

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Sources

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