输入任意单词!

Periwinkle Meaning in English

word

ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l
PER-ee-wing-kuhl
pˈɛɹɪwˌɪŋkəl
PER-ee-WING-kuhl

释义

Periwinkle can mean a type of small flowering plant with blue or purple flowers, or a pale blue-purple color named after the plant.

用法与细微差别

Used both for the plant (often called 'vinca') and a specific pale blue-purple color. In design and fashion, 'periwinkle' usually refers to the color. Rare in everyday speech except when talking about flowers, colors, or specific designs.

例句

The periwinkle grows in my grandmother's garden.

basic

Her dress is a beautiful periwinkle color.

basic

A periwinkle is a small flower that is often purple or blue.

basic

She painted her room periwinkle because she loves soft, relaxing colors.

natural

Lots of spring weddings use periwinkle as a theme color.

natural

If you look closely, the edges of the sky at dusk are often a soft periwinkle.

natural