Turnsole: meaning, definitions and examples
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turnsole
[ ˈtɜːrnsoʊl ]
botanical term
Turnsole refers to a type of plant, particularly the species of flowering plants known as 'Heliotropium' or 'Umbelliferae'. The term is often used in relation to how these plants exhibit heliotropism, where they turn to face the sun as it moves across the sky.
Synonyms
faceflower, heliotrope, sunflower.
Examples of usage
- The turnsole displayed its vibrant flowers as it followed the sun's path.
- Farmers often cultivate turnsole for its beauty in gardens.
- The turnsole is a popular choice among gardeners for its sun-loving nature.
Translations
Translations of the word "turnsole" in other languages:
🇵🇹 girassol
🇮🇳 सूरजमुखी
🇩🇪 Sonnenblume
🇮🇩 bunga matahari
🇺🇦 соняшник
🇵🇱 słonecznik
🇯🇵 ひまわり
🇫🇷 tournesol
🇪🇸 girasol
🇹🇷 ayçiçeği
🇰🇷 해바라기
🇸🇦 دوار الشمس
🇨🇿 slunečnice
🇸🇰 slniečko
🇨🇳 向日葵
🇸🇮 sončnica
🇮🇸 sólblóm
🇰🇿 күнбағыс
🇬🇪 მზის ყვავილი
🇦🇿 günəbaxan
🇲🇽 girasol
Etymology
The word 'turnsole' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'tournesol', which translates as 'turn to the sun'. The components of the word are 'turn', referring to the plant's ability to rotate or turn towards sunlight, and 'sole', which connects to its nature of being a flower or plant. Its etymology reflects the plant’s distinct characteristic of turning its flowers or leaves in the direction of sunlight, a behavior known as heliotropism. This botanical phenomenon draws attention to the energy-efficiency and adaptive nature of plants in seeking sunlight for photosynthesis. As such, the turnsole represents not only a classification of certain flowering plants but also an essential interaction between flora and their environmental conditions.