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heliotrope

 

[ หˆhiหliษ™หŒtroสŠp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Heliotrope refers to a variety of flowering plants within the genus Heliotropium, which are known for their fragrant blooms and sun-following behavior. These plants are commonly grown in gardens for their aesthetic appeal and are also used in perfumes due to their pleasant scent. They typically feature clusters of small flowers in shades of purple, blue, or white. Heliotropes thrive in warm climates and require well-drained soil and full sun for optimal growth.

Synonyms

flowering plant, turnsole

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with beautiful heliotropes.
  • She loves the fragrance of heliotropes in summer.
  • We planted heliotropes to attract butterflies.

Translations

Translations of the word "heliotrope" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น heliotropo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heliotrop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ heliotrope

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะปั–ะพั‚ั€ะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ heliotrop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒชใ‚ชใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉliotrope

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ heliotropo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท heliotrope

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ฌ๋ฆฌ์˜คํŠธ๋กœํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠู„ูŠูˆุชุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heliotrop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ heliotrop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๆ—ฅ่‘ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ heliotrop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heliotrop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะปะธะพั‚ั€ะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heliotrop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ heliotropo

Etymology

The term 'heliotrope' originates from the Greek words 'helios', meaning 'sun', and 'tropos', meaning 'turn' or 'turning'. Historically, this term was used to describe the behavior of certain flowers that turn their heads to follow the sun's path across the sky, symbolizing admiration for sunlight. The word has been used in English since the late 16th century and has roots in botany as well as literature. Over time, heliotropes have been used in various cultural contexts, often associated with loyalty and dedication due to their strong connection to the sun. The ancient Greeks and Romans also recognized these plants for their medicinal properties, specifically their use in herbal remedies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,219 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.