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periwinkle


Definition: Meaning of, periwinkle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɛrɪwɪŋk(ə)l /

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periwinkle periwinkles
  1. [countable] a small plant with light blue or white flowers that grows close to the ground
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  2. [countable] a small sea animal that lives in a shell and can be eaten [=  winkle]
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periwinkle used in phrases

  • Cape periwinkle (noun)
    1. commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
  • Madagascar periwinkle (noun)
    1. commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
  • large periwinkle (noun)
    1. plant having variegated foliage and used for window boxes
  • periwinkle plant derivative (noun)
    1. an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer
  • red periwinkle (noun)
    1. commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
  • rose periwinkle (noun)
    1. commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
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