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Meaning of heliotrope

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

heliotrope

Pronunciation:/ˈhiːli.əˌtɹoʊp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A plant that turns so that it faces the sun.

  2. A light purple or violet colour.

  3. The fragrance of heliotrope flowers.

  4. A bloodstone (a variety of quartz).

adjective

Definitions

  1. Light purple or violet.

  2. Keeping one’s face turned toward the sun.