periwinkle
pe-ri-win-kle
noun
A pale, delicate shade of blue with a hint of purple.
"She painted her bedroom walls a soft periwinkle."
noun
A trailing evergreen plant with blue or purple flowers, often used as ground cover.
"The garden path was edged with vibrant periwinkle plants."
noun
A small, edible marine snail with a spiral shell, found on rocky shores.
"We gathered periwinkles from the rocks at low tide."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: winkle, Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, red periwinkle, Vinca rosea, old maid, rose periwinkle, cayenne jasmine, Cape periwinkle