Meaning of the word heliotrope in English

What does heliotrope mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heliotrope

US /ˈhiː.li.ə.troʊp/
UK /ˈhiː.li.ə.trəʊp/

Noun

1.

a plant of the borage family, cultivated for its fragrant purple or white flowers

Example:
The garden was filled with the sweet scent of heliotrope.
She planted rows of fragrant heliotrope along the pathway.
2.

a reddish-purple color

Example:
The evening sky was painted in shades of orange and heliotrope.
She chose a dress in a beautiful shade of heliotrope for the party.