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PERIWINKLE

(noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Periwinkle.

Periwinkle - as a noun

Chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subshrubsuffrutex
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Commonly cultivated old world woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cape periwinklecatharanthus roseuscayenne jasminemadagascar periwinkleold maidred periwinklerose periwinklevinca rosea

Small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
winkle

Edible marine gastropod

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
winkle

Periwinkle - as an adjective

Of pale bluish purple colour.

Example Sentences

"She wore a beautiful periwinkle dress to the party."
"The periwinkle flowers added a pop of color to the garden."
"I found a periwinkle seashell on the beach."
"The periwinkle curtains matched the room decor perfectly."
"The periwinkle crayon was her favorite color to use."
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Word Game Points

Is PERIWINKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, periwinkle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERIWINKLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is PERIWINKLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, periwinkle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERIWINKLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is PERIWINKLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, periwinkle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERIWINKLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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