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heliotrope in German

heliotrope in German is Heliotrop, Sonnenwende, Vanilleblume — heliotrope means a fragrant plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially garden heliotrope, which bears clusters of small purple flowers.

heliotrope in German

Heliotrop
noun
(specifically) A plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially the common heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) which has clusters of purple flowers with a strong fragrance.
Sonnenwende
noun
(specifically) A plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially the common heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) which has clusters of purple flowers with a strong fragrance.
Vanilleblume
noun
(specifically) A plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially the common heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) which has clusters of purple flowers with a strong fragrance.
Blauviolett
noun
(uncountable) A light purple or violet colour like that of Heliotropium arborescens flowers.
Heliotrop
noun
(uncountable) A light purple or violet colour like that of Heliotropium arborescens flowers.

What does "heliotrope" mean?

  1. noun A fragrant plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially garden heliotrope, which bears clusters of small purple flowers.
    "Gardeners grow heliotrope along the border for its strong, sweet scent."
  2. noun A light purple or violet colour like that of heliotrope flowers.
    "She chose heliotrope for the bedroom walls."
  3. adjective Of a light purple or violet colour like that of heliotrope flowers.
    "The dress was a soft heliotrope shade."
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heliotrope in a sentence

  • Gardeners grow heliotrope along the border for its strong, sweet scent.
  • The heliotrope's purple flower clusters filled the greenhouse with fragrance.
  • She chose heliotrope for the bedroom walls.
  • The evening sky faded through pinks into heliotrope.

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What is "heliotrope" in German?
"heliotrope" in German is Heliotrop, Sonnenwende, Vanilleblume. heliotrope means: A fragrant plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially garden heliotrope, which bears clusters of small purple flowers.
How do you use "heliotrope" in a sentence?
Example: "Gardeners grow heliotrope along the border for its strong, sweet scent." In German, "heliotrope" is Heliotrop, Sonnenwende, Vanilleblume.
Are there other ways to say "heliotrope" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "heliotrope": Heliotrop, Sonnenwende, Vanilleblume, Blauviolett.
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