turnsole Meaning & Definition
What Does Turnsole Mean?
As a noun, turnsole means A heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun. It can also mean A sunflower.
Turnsole Definition (Noun)
- A heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun.
- A sunflower.
- A sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia).
- The euphorbiaceous plant Chrozophora tinctoria.
- A purple dye obtained from Chrozophora tinctoria.
- litmus
Noun
- The heliotrope; so named because its flowers are supposed to turn toward the sun.
- The sunflower.
- A kind of spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia).
Synonyms of Turnsole
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Turnsole synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
turnsole (countable and uncountable, plural turnsoles)
Words That Rhyme With Turnsole
Origin of Turnsole
French tournesol