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periwinkle

UK
/ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/

Translations

periwinklenoun
periwinkles
pl
UK
/ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/
The garden was full of periwinkle.
Сад был полон барвинка.
морской улитка
The periwinkle is a common sea snail found on rocky shores.
Морская улитка - это обычная морская улитка, обитающая на скалистых берегах.
Additional translations
винка малый
винка
Synonyms
myrtle
vinca
bluebell
periwinkleadjective
more periwinkle
Comp.
most periwinkle
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈpɛriˌwɪŋkəl/
The walls were painted in a soft periwinkle color.
Стены были окрашены в мягкий барвинковый цвет.
Additional translations
голубовато-лиловый
светло-фиолетовый
Synonyms
powder blue
pale violet
light purple
lilac
lavender
pastel purple
bluish-lilac
lavender blue

Definitions

periwinklenoun
A small marine mollusk with a spiral shell, often found on rocky shores.
The children collected periwinkles from the tide pools during their beach outing.
A plant of the genus Vinca, often with blue or purple flowers, used as ground cover.
The garden was filled with periwinkle, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
A color that is a pale tint of blue or purple, resembling the flower of the periwinkle plant.
She chose a periwinkle dress for the wedding, which complemented her complexion beautifully.
periwinkleadjective
Of a pale blue or lavender color, resembling the color of the periwinkle flower.
She wore a periwinkle dress that matched the color of the sky at dusk.
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