periwinkle

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/ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/ English

Definitions

noun

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.

adjective

Of pale bluish purple colour.

noun

A mollusk of genus Littorina.

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Synonyms

myrtle vinca winkle madagascar periwinkle old maid cape periwinkle catharanthus roseus cayenne jasmine red periwinkle rose periwinkle vinca rosea blueweed dog violet bluet perovskia viola bluebell

Associated

catharanthus sackbut mollusc mussel snail lavender gastropod mollusk ivy edible

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