periwinkle

• Substantiv, das entweder ein kriechendes Zier- oder Wildkraut mit blauen Blüten (Immergrün), eine krautige Kulturpflanze mit rosafarbenen oder roten Blüten (Madagaskar-Immergrün) oder eine kleine essbare Meeresschnecke bezeichnet, die oft in Wein gedämpft oder überbacken wird.

A noun that can refer to a trailing plant with blue flowers, a cultivated herb with pinkish to red flowers, or a small edible marine snail often steamed in wine or baked.

1. Trailing plant with blue flowersB2formal

   A type of plant, often with trailing stems and blue flowers, that is known to be poisonous.

   Immergrün

   • The garden was full of periwinkle, its blue flowers spreading across the ground.
   • Be careful with periwinkle; it is a poisonous plant if ingested.
   • She planted periwinkle along the border of the flowerbed.

   Synonymemyrtlevinca

2. Cultivated woody herbB2formal

   A commonly cultivated Old World woody herb with large pinkish to red flowers.

   Immergrün

   • The periwinkle in the greenhouse had stunning pinkish-red blossoms.
   • This variety of periwinkle is often grown in gardens for its vibrant flowers.
   • He admired the large periwinkle flowers that bloomed in the summer.

   Synonymemadagascar periwinkleold maid

3. Small edible marine snailB1informalculinary

   A small marine snail that is edible and often cooked by steaming in wine or baking.

   Strandschnecke

   • We ordered a plate of periwinkles steamed in white wine.
   • Periwinkles are a popular seafood snack in coastal regions.
   • She baked the periwinkles with garlic and herbs.

   Synonymewinkle

4. B2formalscientific

   A type of edible marine gastropod mollusk, often found in tidal zones.

   Essbare Meeresschnecke

   • The periwinkle is a common gastropod found on rocky shores.
   • Marine biologists study the periwinkle's habitat and feeding habits.
   • Collecting periwinkles for food is a tradition in some coastal communities.

   Synonymewinkle