Heliotrope
/ˈhiːliətrəʊp/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Nature Inspired
Used to describe plants that move with the sun, emphasizing natural behavior.
The heliotrope's leaves follow the sun throughout the day.
Pro Tip 2/3Poetic Imagery
In literature, it often creates vivid imagery associated with gardens or natural beauty.
Novels often mention the heliotrope's petals to evoke a sense of Victorian garden elegance.
Pro Tip 3/3Aromatic Associations
Associated with pleasant scents, useful when discussing fragrant plants in a poetic or descriptive way.
The perfume boasted notes of jasmine and heliotrope.
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