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

a plant with sweet-smelling purple or blue flowers:

Example:
Heliotropes sweetly scented the air.

Adjective

light purple in color:

Example:
The screens drew back and there she was, beaming in a heliotrope gown.