periwinkle
|per/i/win/kle|
/ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/
small marine snail; plant with blue flowers; pale blue color
Etymology
'periwinkle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'perwince,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'wince' referred to 'a plant.'
'perwince' changed from the Old English word 'perwince' and eventually became the modern English word 'periwinkle'.
Initially, it referred to a type of plant, but over time it evolved to include the color and marine snail meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small marine snail with a thick, spiral shell, often found in rocky coastal areas.
The periwinkle clung to the rocks as the tide came in.
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Noun 2
a plant of the genus Vinca, known for its trailing habit and blue or purple flowers.
The garden was filled with the vibrant blooms of periwinkle.
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