Synonyms for Periwinkle & Similar Words

Definition of 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

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

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