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
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The garden was filled with the sweet scent of heliotrope.
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She planted rows of fragrant heliotrope along the pathway.
2.
a reddish-purple color
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The evening sky was painted in shades of orange and heliotrope.
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She chose a dress in a beautiful shade of heliotrope for the party.