noun
turnsole
Turnsole (noun) means a heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun.
noun
1
A heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun.
2
A sunflower.
3
A sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia).
4
The euphorbiaceous plant Chrozophora tinctoria.
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Etymology
French tournesol
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What is the meaning of turnsole?
"turnsole" (noun) means a heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun.
What are the different meanings of turnsole?
"turnsole" has 3 main meanings: 1. A heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun; 2. A sunflower; 3. A sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia).