heliotrope
noun
/-lɪ.əʊ-/
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/ˈhi.li.əˌtɹoʊp/
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/ˈhiː.li.ə.tɹəʊp/
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/ˈhɛ-/
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- (countable, uncountable, mineral) Synonym of bloodstone (“a green chalcedony that is sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite”)
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eliotropio
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- (specifically) A plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially the common heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) which has clusters of purple flowers with a strong fragrance.
- (uncountable) A light purple or violet colour like that of Heliotropium arborescens flowers.
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eliotropo
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heliotropism
noun
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- The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light; either positively (towards the light) or negatively (away from the light)
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eliotropismo
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