Definition of 'periwinkle'

Noun

1. chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers
2. commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
      Synonyms: rose periwinkle Madagascar periwinkle old maid Cape periwinkle red periwinkle cayenne jasmine Catharanthus roseus Vinca rosea
3. small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
      Synonyms: winkle
4. edible marine gastropod
      Synonyms: winkle

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