Synonyms for periwinkle
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : per-i-wing-kuh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛr ɪˌwɪŋ kəl |
Top 10 synonyms for periwinkle Other synonyms for the word periwinkle
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
- 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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