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Meaning of periwinkle

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periwinkle

Pronunciation:/ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l//ˈpɛɹiˌwɪŋkəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of several evergreen plants of the genus Vinca with blue or white flowers.

  2. Similar plants of genus Catharanthus.

  3. A color with bluish and purplish hues, somewhat light.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of pale bluish purple colour.