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heliotrope

 

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Noun heliotrope has 1 sense
  1. bloodstone, heliotrope - green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
    --1 is a kind of chalcedony, calcedony

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Heliotrope

Noun

A heliotrope is a plant with fragrant flowers that typically bloom in shades of purple, lavender, or white.

Example sentence: The garden was adorned with beautiful heliotropes, their intoxicating fragrance lingering in the air.

Noun (Slang)

In slang, heliotrope can refer to a purple amphetamine pill or tablet.

Example sentence: The street dealer offered a variety of drugs, including heliotropes.

Adjective

Heliotrope can be used to describe anything that is turned or oriented toward the sun.

Example sentence: The heliotrope solar panel was designed to maximize its exposure to sunlight.

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