Periwinkle
noun
A small sea snail that has a blue-grey shell.
She often collects periwinkles along the seashore.
Often appears as...
- collect periwinkles
- eat periwinkles
noun
A type of climbing plant which has blue or white flowers.
The garden wall is covered with periwinkles.
Often appears as...
- climbing periwinkles
- periwinkle flowers
noun
A shade of light blue that looks a little bit purple.
She just painted her room with a fresh coat of periwinkle.
Often appears as...
- periwinkle blue
- periwinkle sky
noun
A small sea snail that has a blue-grey shell.
She often collects periwinkles along the seashore.
Often appears as...
- collect periwinkles
- eat periwinkles
noun
A type of climbing plant which has blue or white flowers.
The garden wall is covered with periwinkles.
Often appears as...
- climbing periwinkles
- periwinkle flowers
noun
A shade of light blue that looks a little bit purple.
She just painted her room with a fresh coat of periwinkle.
Often appears as...
- periwinkle blue
- periwinkle sky
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Coastal Context
Periwinkle (sea snail) is often used in contexts related to the sea, fishing or coastal cuisine.
Local fishermen prize the periwinkle for its tender meat.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Use
The word 'periwinkle' may refer to the delicacy served in certain seafood dishes.
Tonight's special includes garlic butter periwinkles.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Species
Different regions might have specific types of periwinkles; it's not a universal term for all sea snails.
These periwinkles seem different from the ones back home.
Pro Tip 1/3Coastal Context
Periwinkle (sea snail) is often used in contexts related to the sea, fishing or coastal cuisine.
Local fishermen prize the periwinkle for its tender meat.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Use
The word 'periwinkle' may refer to the delicacy served in certain seafood dishes.
Tonight's special includes garlic butter periwinkles.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Species
Different regions might have specific types of periwinkles; it's not a universal term for all sea snails.
These periwinkles seem different from the ones back home.
Pro Tip 1/3Coastal Context
Periwinkle (sea snail) is often used in contexts related to the sea, fishing or coastal cuisine.
Local fishermen prize the periwinkle for its tender meat.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Use
The word 'periwinkle' may refer to the delicacy served in certain seafood dishes.
Tonight's special includes garlic butter periwinkles.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Species
Different regions might have specific types of periwinkles; it's not a universal term for all sea snails.
These periwinkles seem different from the ones back home.
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Video examples
Who belongs in a city? PIPE...
for anyone who can afford a multi-million-dollar view. The new development is called "Periwinkle Estate." Forced evictions are incredibly violent and, of course, unconstitutional. And yet, they happen so often in so many of our cities,
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The Ragged Edge of...
quite look like it doesn't matter what it looked like it was my representation of a periwinkle and that's all I did and that was an important part of my day
Video examples
Who belongs in a city? PIPE...
for anyone who can afford a multi-million-dollar view. The new development is called "Periwinkle Estate." Forced evictions are incredibly violent and, of course, unconstitutional. And yet, they happen so often in so many of our cities,
Video examples
The Ragged Edge of...
quite look like it doesn't matter what it looked like it was my representation of a periwinkle and that's all I did and that was an important part of my day
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Quote examples
John Lahr
American Critic
In 1957, 'West Side Story' had introduced the musical to the reckless dark side of teen-age life; 'Bye Bye Birdie,' set in Sweet Apple, Ohio, where the citizens apparently dress mostly in chartreuse, mauve, orange, periwinkle, and turquoise, was a walk on the bright side.
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Victoria Moran
American Writer
I could be a vegan in sackcloth and flip-flops, but I find fabulous boots with periwinkle cuffs a far preferable option.
Quote examples
John Lahr
American Critic
In 1957, 'West Side Story' had introduced the musical to the reckless dark side of teen-age life; 'Bye Bye Birdie,' set in Sweet Apple, Ohio, where the citizens apparently dress mostly in chartreuse, mauve, orange, periwinkle, and turquoise, was a walk on the bright side.
Quote examples
Victoria Moran
American Writer
I could be a vegan in sackcloth and flip-flops, but I find fabulous boots with periwinkle cuffs a far preferable option.
Example 1 of 2
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