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Synonyms for periwinkle


Grammar : Noun
Spell : per-i-wing-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛr ɪˌwɪŋ kəl

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Définition of periwinkle

Origin :
  • evergreen plant, c.1500, diminutive of parvink (12c.), from Old English perwince, from Late Latin pervinca "periwinkle" (4c.), from Latin, perhaps from pervincire "to entwine, bind," from per- "thoroughly" (see per) + vincire "to bind, fetter" (see wind (v.1)).
  • As in purple : noun blue and red colors mixed together
Example sentences :
  • Periwinkle and Pearl were also there, taking their first skating lesson.
  • Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz
  • It was Periwinkle's voice however that called him back again.
  • Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz
  • She could easily sympathize with Periwinkle in his aversion for her.
  • Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz
  • In the heart of Periwinkle a new fire was kindled, a new shrine built.
  • Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz
  • Dark as were his thoughts his blue eyes were as soft as the periwinkle.
  • Extract from : « Peter and Wendy » by James Matthew Barrie
  • "You see, I brought her home," said Periwinkle to her grandmother, in confidence.
  • Extract from : « Duffels » by Edward Eggleston
  • Periwinkle is one of the oldest flowers of the English garden.
  • Extract from : « A Garden with House Attached » by Sarah Warner Brooks
  • This we gather from our knowledge of the Periwinkle, known in polite circles as the 'Wink.
  • Extract from : « Mr. Punch With Rod and Gun » by Various
  • Amongst the loose stones at the base of the taula the periwinkle was in bloom.
  • Extract from : « The Fortunate Isles » by Mary Stuart Boyd
  • "No one but the King of the gulls can change you, my Periwinkle," said the merman, kindly.
  • Extract from : « Lulu's Library, Volume II » by Louisa M. Alcott
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