girasol

• Substantivo que pode designar tanto uma variedade de opala com cores de fogo laranja, amarela e vermelha, quanto uma planta perene alta de caules e folhas peludos, amplamente cultivada por seus grandes tubérculos comestíveis de formato irregular.

A noun that can refer either to a type of opal displaying fiery orange, yellow, and red colors, or to a tall perennial plant with hairy stems and leaves, widely cultivated for its large, irregular edible tubers.

1. Fire opalC1formal

   A type of opal that displays a fiery play of colors, typically in shades of orange, yellow, and red.

   Opala de fogo

   • The jeweler displayed a stunning girasol with vibrant orange and red flashes.
   • Girasols are highly valued for their intense, warm color play.
   • She wore a necklace set with a large girasol opal.

   Sinônimosfire opal

2. Jerusalem artichokeB2formalculinary

   A tall sunflower species grown for its edible, knobby tubers that have a nutty flavor.

   Tupinambo

   • The farmer harvested a large crop of girasol tubers this autumn.
   • Girasol can be roasted or boiled and used in soups.
   • The plant's tall stems and leaves make it a distinctive addition to the garden.

   Sinônimosjerusalem artichokesunchoke