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periwinkle (2)

per·i·win·kle [ pérrə wìngk'l ]


noun  (plural per·i·win·kles)
Definition:
 
trailing plant: a trailing evergreen plant with dark green glossy leaves. Flowers: blue, white. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Genus Vinca.



adjective 
Definition:
 
pale bluish purple: of a pale bluish purple color

[Pre-12th century. < late Latin pervinca< Latin vincapervinca]
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