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What is another word for Periwinkle? – 156 Periwinkle Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    blue violet purple lavender lilac magenta cyan azure cerulean cobalt indigo navy sapphire turquoise teal aqua marine navy blue royal blue baby blue sky blue periwinkle blue cornflower forget-me-not steel blue robin's egg bluebell hyacinth iris wisteria amethyst plum mulberry raspberry pink blush rose fuchsia garnet burgundy crimson scarlet vermilion

    Meaning of Periwinkle

    A bluish-purple color.

    Definitions

    • A bluish-purple color, typically a mixture of blue and red.
    • * A plant with blue-purple flowers, especially the greater periwinkle (Vinca major) or the lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor).

    Etymology of Periwinkle

    The word "periwinkle" has its roots in the Old English word "perwinkele" or the Middle English "perwinkle", which referred to the plant Vinca minor.
    The term is derived from the Latin "pervinca", which is also the source of the French "pervenche".
    Historically, the word has been used to describe both the plant and its distinctive blue-purple color.

    Example Uses

    • The periwinkle flowers were in full bloom, covering the garden with a vibrant blue-purple hue.
    • * The artist mixed a periwinkle shade to add a unique touch to the painting.
    • * The periwinkle dress stood out in the crowd, its bright color turning heads.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    red orange yellow green brown beige gray black white silver gold copper bronze tan peach coral salmon pink blush rose fuchsia garnet burgundy crimson scarlet vermilion maroon charcoal ivory

    Related Nouns

    flower plant color shade hue tone pigment dye paint garden bloom blossom petal leaf stem vine shrub tree bush bouquet arrangement palette spectrum prism lens filter

    Related Verbs

    bloom blossom grow flourish thrive paint color dye mix blend combine create design arrange display exhibit showcase highlight accentuate emphasize

    Related Adjectives

    blue purple violet lavender lilac magenta cyan azure cerulean cobalt indigo navy sapphire turquoise teal aqua marine royal baby sky steel robin's egg bluebell hyacinth iris wisteria amethyst bright vibrant vivid bold rich deep pale pastel soft delicate subtle