Periwinkle Definition & Meaning

periwinkle
noun
  1. chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers
  2. commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
  3. small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
  4. edible marine gastropod

"Periwinkle" in song lyrics

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  • "peppermint periwinkle"
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  • "bath rugs periwinkle"
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  • "wedding themes periwinkle"
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