periwinkleˈpɛr ɪˌwɪŋ kəl
periwinkle (n)
English Definitions:
periwinkle (noun)
chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers
periwinkle, rose periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, Cape periwinkle, red periwinkle, cayenne jasmine, Catharanthus roseus, Vinca rosea (noun)
commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
periwinkle, winkle (noun)
small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
periwinkle, winkle (noun)
edible marine gastropod
Periwinkle
Periwinkle is a color in the blue and purple family. Its name is derived from the lesser periwinkle or myrtle herb which bears flowers of the same color. This color is also similar to the mint color. The color periwinkle is also called lavender blue. The color periwinkle may be considered a pale tint of blue or a pastel blue". The first recorded use of periwinkle as a color name in English was in 1895.
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