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PERIWINKLE noun

Definition of periwinkle (noun)

chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers
commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
- synonyms: Cape periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, cayenne jasmine, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, red periwinkle, rose periwinkle, Vinca rosea
small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
- synonyms: winkle
edible marine gastropod
- synonyms: winkle

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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