Turnsole
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turnsole is a noun meaning A heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun.
Meaning
A heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun.
More Meanings
- A sunflower.
- A sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia).
- The euphorbiaceous plant Chrozophora tinctoria.
- A purple dye obtained from Chrozophora tinctoria.
- (chemistry, obsolete) litmus
Word Forms
- turnsoles
- turnsol
Synonyms for turnsole
Depending on context, synonyms include folium.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heliotrope, diaheliotropism, heliophyte, apheliotropism, thalamus, anthodium.
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