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heliotrope noun

  /-lɪ.əʊ-/ , /ˈhi.li.əˌtɹoʊp/ , /ˈhiː.li.ə.tɹəʊp/ , /ˈhɛ-/
  • (countable, uncountable, mineral) Synonym of bloodstone (“a green chalcedony that is sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite”)
eliotropio
  • (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.
eliotropo

heliotropism noun

  • The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light; either positively (towards the light) or negatively (away from the light)
eliotropismo

heliotropic adjective

  • exhibiting heliotropism
eliotropico
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