Synonyms for periwinkle

Grammar : Noun

Spell : per-i-wing-kuh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛr ɪˌwɪŋ kəl

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Définition of periwinkle

Origin : evergreen plant, c.1500, diminutive of parvink (12c.), from Old English perwince, from Late Latin pervinca "periwinkle" (4c.), from Latin, perhaps from pervincire "to entwine, bind," from per- "thoroughly" (see per) + vincire "to bind, fetter" (see wind (v.1)).

As in purple : noun blue and red colors mixed together

Example sentences :

Periwinkle and Pearl were also there, taking their first skating lesson.
Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz

It was Periwinkle's voice however that called him back again.
Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz

She could easily sympathize with Periwinkle in his aversion for her.
Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz

In the heart of Periwinkle a new fire was kindled, a new shrine built.
Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz

Dark as were his thoughts his blue eyes were as soft as the periwinkle.
Extract from : « Peter and Wendy » by James Matthew Barrie

"You see, I brought her home," said Periwinkle to her grandmother, in confidence.
Extract from : « Duffels » by Edward Eggleston

Periwinkle is one of the oldest flowers of the English garden.
Extract from : « A Garden with House Attached » by Sarah Warner Brooks

This we gather from our knowledge of the Periwinkle, known in polite circles as the 'Wink.
Extract from : « Mr. Punch With Rod and Gun » by Various

Amongst the loose stones at the base of the taula the periwinkle was in bloom.
Extract from : « The Fortunate Isles » by Mary Stuart Boyd

"No one but the King of the gulls can change you, my Periwinkle," said the merman, kindly.
Extract from : « Lulu's Library, Volume II » by Louisa M. Alcott

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