periwinkle
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for periwinkle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small trailing evergreen plant with blue, white, or purple flowers.
Synonyms
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How to use periwinkle
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Etymology
From Old English perwince, ultimately from Latin pervinca, the name of the flowering plant.
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What does “periwinkle” mean?
The word “periwinkle” means a small trailing evergreen plant with blue, white, or purple flowers. In plain terms, either a small blue-flowered plant, a tiny sea snail, or the pale blue-purple color named after the flower.
How do you pronounce “periwinkle”?
“Periwinkle” is pronounced PEHR-ih-wihng-kuhl (/ˈpɛɹ.ɪˌwɪŋ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “periwinkle” in a sentence?
Here is “periwinkle” used in a sentence: “Periwinkle grows well as ground cover in shady spots.”
What part of speech is “periwinkle”?
“Periwinkle” is a noun.
Where does the word “periwinkle” come from?
The word “periwinkle” comes from Latin. From Old English perwince, ultimately from Latin pervinca, the name of the flowering plant.
How many meanings does “periwinkle” have?
“Periwinkle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small trailing evergreen plant with blue, white, or purple flowers.