GIRASOLE

Etymology

Noun

girasole (plural girasoles)

(US) synonym of Jerusalem artichoke

Alternative form of girasol (“fire opal”)

Anagrams

• gasolier, gear oils, seraglio

Source: Wiktionary


Gir"a*sole Gir"a*sol, n. Etym: [It. girasole, or F. girasol, fr. L. gyrare to turn around + sol sun.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: See Heliotrope. [Obs.]

2. (Min.)

Definition: A variety of opal which is usually milk white, bluish white, or sky blue; but in a bright light it reflects a reddish color.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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