Periwinkle word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "periwinkle" word

[noun] edible marine gastropod
[noun] small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
[noun] commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
[noun] chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers

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\Per"i*win`kle\, n. [From AS. pinewincla a shellfish, in which pine- is fr. L. pina, pinna, a kind of mussel, akin to Gr. ?. Cf. {Winkle}.] (Zo["o]l.) Any small marine gastropod shell of the genus Littorina. The common European species ({Littorina littorea}), in Europe extensively used as food, has recently become naturalized abundantly on the American coast. See {Littorina}. Note: In America the name is often applied to several large univalves, as {Fulgur carica}, and {F. canaliculata}.
\Per"i*win`kle\, n. [OE. pervenke, AS. pervince, fr. L. pervinca.] (Bot.) A trailing herb of the genus {Vinca}. Note: The common perwinkle ({Vinca minor}) has opposite evergreen leaves and solitary blue or white flowers in their axils. In America it is often miscalled {myrtle}. See under {Myrtle}.

Synonyms for periwinkle

Cape periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, cayenne jasmine, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, red periwinkle, rose periwinkle, Vinca rosea, winkle, winkle

The fun area, different aproach to word »periwinkle«

Let's analyse "periwinkle" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ELKNIWIREP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2770 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. . .-. .. .-- .. -. -.- .-.. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: periwinkle: 5 + 9 + 9 + 5 = 28, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: periwinkle: 7 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 5 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 3 + 5 = 59, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
W (1)	23	King of Wands	Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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